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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,962.80, 1,484,944.20 and 242,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,962.80, 1,484,944.20 and 242,008.80 is: 363,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,962.80 : 1,484,944.20 = 242,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,962.80/1,484,944.20 = 242,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,962.80x = 1,484,944.20 × 242,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,962.80x = 359,369,563,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,369,563,908.96/989,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,013.20

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