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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,605.60, 1,488,908.40 and 244,651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,605.60, 1,488,908.40 and 244,651.60 is: 366,977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,605.60 : 1,488,908.40 = 244,651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,605.60/1,488,908.40 = 244,651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,605.60x = 1,488,908.40 × 244,651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,605.60x = 364,263,822,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,263,822,313.44/992,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,977.40

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