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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,260.74, 1,497,389.90 and 240,101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,260.74, 1,497,389.90 and 240,101.82 is: 360,152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,260.74 : 1,497,389.90 = 240,101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,260.74/1,497,389.90 = 240,101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,260.74x = 1,497,389.90 × 240,101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,260.74x = 359,526,039,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,526,039,039.11/998,260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,152.44

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