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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,186.20, 1,485,279.30 and 242,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,186.20, 1,485,279.30 and 242,232.20 is: 363,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,186.20 : 1,485,279.30 = 242,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,186.20/1,485,279.30 = 242,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,186.20x = 1,485,279.30 × 242,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,186.20x = 359,782,472,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,782,472,453.46/990,186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,348.30

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