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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,609.37, 1,488,914.19 and 244,655.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,609.37, 1,488,914.19 and 244,655.37 is: 366,983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,609.37 : 1,488,914.19 = 244,655.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,609.37/1,488,914.19 = 244,655.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,609.37x = 1,488,914.19 × 244,655.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,609.37x = 364,270,852,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,270,852,052.70/992,609.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,983.09

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