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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,924.54, 1,484,837.55 and 541,521.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,924.54, 1,484,837.55 and 541,521.23 is: 812,254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,924.54 : 1,484,837.55 = 541,521.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,924.54/1,484,837.55 = 541,521.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,924.54x = 1,484,837.55 × 541,521.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,924.54x = 804,071,049,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,071,049,002.00/989,924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,254.89

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