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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,956.30, 1,484,934.45 and 242,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,956.30, 1,484,934.45 and 242,002.30 is: 363,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,956.30 : 1,484,934.45 = 242,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,956.30/1,484,934.45 = 242,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,956.30x = 1,484,934.45 × 242,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,956.30x = 359,357,552,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,357,552,249.24/989,956.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,003.45

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