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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,594.10, 1,488,891.15 and 244,640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,594.10, 1,488,891.15 and 244,640.10 is: 366,960.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,594.10 : 1,488,891.15 = 244,640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,594.10/1,488,891.15 = 244,640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,594.10x = 1,488,891.15 × 244,640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,594.10x = 364,242,479,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,242,479,825.12/992,594.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,960.15

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