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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,337.60, 1,484,006.40 and 241,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,337.60, 1,484,006.40 and 241,383.60 is: 362,075.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,337.60 : 1,484,006.40 = 241,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,337.60/1,484,006.40 = 241,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,337.60x = 1,484,006.40 × 241,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,337.60x = 358,214,807,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,214,807,255.04/989,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,075.40

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