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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,999.40, 1,484,999.10 and 325,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,999.40, 1,484,999.10 and 325,151.40 is: 487,727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,999.40 : 1,484,999.10 = 325,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,999.40/1,484,999.10 = 325,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,999.40x = 1,484,999.10 × 325,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,999.40x = 482,849,536,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,849,536,363.74/989,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,727.10

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