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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,618, 1,488,927.27 and 244,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,618, 1,488,927.27 and 244,664 is: 366,996.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,618 : 1,488,927.27 = 244,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,618/1,488,927.27 = 244,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,618x = 1,488,927.27 × 244,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,618x = 364,286,901,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,286,901,587.28/992,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,996.07

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