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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,930.80, 1,484,896.20 and 241,976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,930.80, 1,484,896.20 and 241,976.80 is: 362,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,930.80 : 1,484,896.20 = 241,976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,930.80/1,484,896.20 = 241,976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,930.80x = 1,484,896.20 × 241,976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,930.80x = 359,310,430,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,310,430,808.16/989,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,965.20

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