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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,968.60, 1,483,452.90 and 241,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,968.60, 1,483,452.90 and 241,014.60 is: 361,521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,968.60 : 1,483,452.90 = 241,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,968.60/1,483,452.90 = 241,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,968.60x = 1,483,452.90 × 241,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,968.60x = 357,533,807,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,533,807,312.34/988,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,521.90

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