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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,301.60, 1,483,952.40 and 241,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,301.60, 1,483,952.40 and 241,347.60 is: 362,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,301.60 : 1,483,952.40 = 241,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,301.60/1,483,952.40 = 241,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,301.60x = 1,483,952.40 × 241,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,301.60x = 358,148,350,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,148,350,254.24/989,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,021.40

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