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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,356.60, 1,484,034.90 and 241,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,356.60, 1,484,034.90 and 241,402.60 is: 362,103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,356.60 : 1,484,034.90 = 241,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,356.60/1,484,034.90 = 241,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,356.60x = 1,484,034.90 × 241,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,356.60x = 358,249,883,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,249,883,350.74/989,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,103.90

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