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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,138.20, 1,485,207.30 and 242,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,138.20, 1,485,207.30 and 242,184.20 is: 363,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,138.20 : 1,485,207.30 = 242,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,138.20/1,485,207.30 = 242,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,138.20x = 1,485,207.30 × 242,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,138.20x = 359,693,741,784.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,693,741,784.66/990,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,276.30

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