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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,855.40, 1,487,783.10 and 243,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,855.40, 1,487,783.10 and 243,901.40 is: 365,852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,855.40 : 1,487,783.10 = 243,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,855.40/1,487,783.10 = 243,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,855.40x = 1,487,783.10 × 243,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,855.40x = 362,872,380,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,872,380,986.34/991,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,852.10

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