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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,013.60, 1,486,520.40 and 243,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,013.60, 1,486,520.40 and 243,059.60 is: 364,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,013.60 : 1,486,520.40 = 243,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,013.60/1,486,520.40 = 243,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,013.60x = 1,486,520.40 × 243,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,013.60x = 361,313,053,815.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,313,053,815.84/991,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,589.40

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