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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,355.60, 1,484,033.40 and 241,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,355.60, 1,484,033.40 and 241,401.60 is: 362,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,355.60 : 1,484,033.40 = 241,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,355.60/1,484,033.40 = 241,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,355.60x = 1,484,033.40 × 241,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,355.60x = 358,248,037,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,248,037,213.44/989,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,102.40

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