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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,467.24, 1,482,700.86 and 240,506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,467.24, 1,482,700.86 and 240,506.76 is: 360,760.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,467.24 : 1,482,700.86 = 240,506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,467.24/1,482,700.86 = 240,506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,467.24x = 1,482,700.86 × 240,506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,467.24x = 356,599,579,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,599,579,887.81/988,467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,760.14

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