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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,909.80, 1,484,864.70 and 358,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,909.80, 1,484,864.70 and 358,844.20 is: 538,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,909.80 : 1,484,864.70 = 358,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,909.80/1,484,864.70 = 358,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,909.80x = 1,484,864.70 × 358,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,909.80x = 532,835,085,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,835,085,379.74/989,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,266.30

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