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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,268.76, 1,497,401.88 and 240,109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,268.76, 1,497,401.88 and 240,109.84 is: 360,164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,268.76 : 1,497,401.88 = 240,109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,268.76/1,497,401.88 = 240,109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,268.76x = 1,497,401.88 × 240,109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,268.76x = 359,540,925,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,540,925,822.50/998,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,164.46

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