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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,247.73, 1,498,857.67 and 241,082.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,247.73, 1,498,857.67 and 241,082.83 is: 361,620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,247.73 : 1,498,857.67 = 241,082.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,247.73/1,498,857.67 = 241,082.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,247.73x = 1,498,857.67 × 241,082.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,247.73x = 361,348,856,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,348,856,319.15/999,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,620.89

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