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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,305.60, 1,483,958.40 and 241,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,305.60, 1,483,958.40 and 241,351.60 is: 362,027.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,305.60 : 1,483,958.40 = 241,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,305.60/1,483,958.40 = 241,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,305.60x = 1,483,958.40 × 241,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,305.60x = 358,155,734,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,155,734,173.44/989,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,027.40

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