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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,213.52, 1,482,315.96 and 240,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,213.52, 1,482,315.96 and 240,266 is: 360,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,213.52 : 1,482,315.96 = 240,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,213.52/1,482,315.96 = 240,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,213.52x = 1,482,315.96 × 240,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,213.52x = 356,150,126,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,150,126,445.36/988,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,397.95

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