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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,558.60, 1,490,337.90 and 245,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,558.60, 1,490,337.90 and 245,604.60 is: 368,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,558.60 : 1,490,337.90 = 245,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,558.60/1,490,337.90 = 245,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,558.60x = 1,490,337.90 × 245,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,558.60x = 366,033,843,794.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,033,843,794.34/993,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,406.90

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