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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,602.60, 1,488,903.90 and 244,648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,602.60, 1,488,903.90 and 244,648.60 is: 366,972.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,602.60 : 1,488,903.90 = 244,648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,602.60/1,488,903.90 = 244,648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,602.60x = 1,488,903.90 × 244,648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,602.60x = 364,258,254,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,258,254,669.54/992,602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,972.90

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