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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,294.24, 1,482,441.36 and 240,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,294.24, 1,482,441.36 and 240,333.76 is: 360,500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,294.24 : 1,482,441.36 = 240,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,294.24/1,482,441.36 = 240,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,294.24x = 1,482,441.36 × 240,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,294.24x = 356,280,706,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,280,706,028.31/988,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,500.64

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