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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,898.40, 1,483,347.60 and 240,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,898.40, 1,483,347.60 and 240,944.40 is: 361,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,898.40 : 1,483,347.60 = 240,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,898.40/1,483,347.60 = 240,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,898.40x = 1,483,347.60 × 240,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,898.40x = 357,404,297,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,404,297,473.44/988,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,416.60

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