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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,903.40, 1,483,355.10 and 240,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,903.40, 1,483,355.10 and 240,949.40 is: 361,424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,903.40 : 1,483,355.10 = 240,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,903.40/1,483,355.10 = 240,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,903.40x = 1,483,355.10 × 240,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,903.40x = 357,413,521,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,413,521,331.94/988,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,424.10

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