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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,374.60, 1,482,561.90 and 240,420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,374.60, 1,482,561.90 and 240,420.60 is: 360,630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,374.60 : 1,482,561.90 = 240,420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,374.60/1,482,561.90 = 240,420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,374.60x = 1,482,561.90 × 240,420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,374.60x = 356,438,421,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,438,421,535.14/988,374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,630.90

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