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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,318.60, 1,483,977.90 and 241,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,318.60, 1,483,977.90 and 241,364.60 is: 362,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,318.60 : 1,483,977.90 = 241,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,318.60/1,483,977.90 = 241,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,318.60x = 1,483,977.90 × 241,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,318.60x = 358,179,732,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,179,732,242.34/989,318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,046.90

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