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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,478.44, 1,482,717.66 and 240,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,478.44, 1,482,717.66 and 240,524.44 is: 360,786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,478.44 : 1,482,717.66 = 240,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,478.44/1,482,717.66 = 240,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,478.44x = 1,482,717.66 × 240,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,478.44x = 356,629,830,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,629,830,240.85/988,478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,786.66

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