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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,591.60, 1,485,887.40 and 242,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,591.60, 1,485,887.40 and 242,637.60 is: 363,956.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,591.60 : 1,485,887.40 = 242,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,591.60/1,485,887.40 = 242,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,591.60x = 1,485,887.40 × 242,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,591.60x = 360,532,152,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,532,152,606.24/990,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,956.40

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