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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,460.08, 1,490,175.44 and 245,506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,460.08, 1,490,175.44 and 245,506.08 is: 368,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,460.08 : 1,490,175.44 = 245,506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,460.08/1,490,175.44 = 245,506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,460.08x = 1,490,175.44 × 245,506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,460.08x = 365,847,130,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,847,130,786.68/993,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,255.49

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