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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,239.40, 1,489,859.10 and 245,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,239.40, 1,489,859.10 and 245,285.40 is: 367,928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,239.40 : 1,489,859.10 = 245,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,239.40/1,489,859.10 = 245,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,239.40x = 1,489,859.10 × 245,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,239.40x = 365,440,685,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,440,685,287.14/993,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,928.10

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