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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,479.95, 1,482,719.91 and 240,525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,479.95, 1,482,719.91 and 240,525.95 is: 360,788.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,479.95 : 1,482,719.91 = 240,525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,479.95/1,482,719.91 = 240,525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,479.95x = 1,482,719.91 × 240,525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,479.95x = 356,632,607,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,632,607,523.07/988,479.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,788.92

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