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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,966.40, 1,486,449.60 and 243,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,966.40, 1,486,449.60 and 243,012.40 is: 364,518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,966.40 : 1,486,449.60 = 243,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,966.40/1,486,449.60 = 243,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,966.40x = 1,486,449.60 × 243,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,966.40x = 361,225,684,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,225,684,775.04/990,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,518.60

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