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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,998.40, 1,486,497.60 and 243,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,998.40, 1,486,497.60 and 243,044.40 is: 364,566.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,998.40 : 1,486,497.60 = 243,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,998.40/1,486,497.60 = 243,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,998.40x = 1,486,497.60 × 243,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,998.40x = 361,284,917,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,284,917,293.44/990,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,566.60

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