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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,002.09, 1,498,373.28 and 399,969.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,002.09, 1,498,373.28 and 399,969.14 is: 599,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,002.09 : 1,498,373.28 = 399,969.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,002.09/1,498,373.28 = 399,969.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,002.09x = 1,498,373.28 × 399,969.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,002.09x = 599,303,064,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,303,064,708.71/999,002.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,901.72

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