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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,520.10, 1,487,280.15 and 243,566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,520.10, 1,487,280.15 and 243,566.10 is: 365,349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,520.10 : 1,487,280.15 = 243,566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,520.10/1,487,280.15 = 243,566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,520.10x = 1,487,280.15 × 243,566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,520.10x = 362,251,025,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,251,025,742.92/991,520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,349.15

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