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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,269.80, 1,483,904.70 and 241,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,269.80, 1,483,904.70 and 241,315.80 is: 361,973.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,269.80 : 1,483,904.70 = 241,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,269.80/1,483,904.70 = 241,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,269.80x = 1,483,904.70 × 241,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,269.80x = 358,089,649,804.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,089,649,804.26/989,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,973.70

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