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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,257.24, 1,482,385.86 and 240,296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,257.24, 1,482,385.86 and 240,296.76 is: 360,445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,257.24 : 1,482,385.86 = 240,296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,257.24/1,482,385.86 = 240,296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,257.24x = 1,482,385.86 × 240,296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,257.24x = 356,212,519,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,212,519,227.81/988,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,445.14

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