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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,269.60, 1,482,404.40 and 240,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,269.60, 1,482,404.40 and 240,315.60 is: 360,473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,269.60 : 1,482,404.40 = 240,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,269.60/1,482,404.40 = 240,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,269.60x = 1,482,404.40 × 240,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,269.60x = 356,244,902,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,244,902,828.64/988,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,473.40

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