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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,767.48, 1,484,638.26 and 241,819.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,767.48, 1,484,638.26 and 241,819.96 is: 362,726.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,767.48 : 1,484,638.26 = 241,819.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,767.48/1,484,638.26 = 241,819.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,767.48x = 1,484,638.26 × 241,819.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,767.48x = 359,015,164,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,015,164,647.67/989,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,726.77

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