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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,207.40, 1,485,311.10 and 242,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,207.40, 1,485,311.10 and 242,253.40 is: 363,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,207.40 : 1,485,311.10 = 242,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,207.40/1,485,311.10 = 242,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,207.40x = 1,485,311.10 × 242,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,207.40x = 359,821,664,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,821,664,032.74/990,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,380.10

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