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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,766.48, 1,484,636.76 and 241,818.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,766.48, 1,484,636.76 and 241,818.96 is: 362,725.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,766.48 : 1,484,636.76 = 241,818.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,766.48/1,484,636.76 = 241,818.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,766.48x = 1,484,636.76 × 241,818.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,766.48x = 359,013,317,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,013,317,280.97/989,766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,725.27

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