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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,248.01, 1,498,858.10 and 241,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,248.01, 1,498,858.10 and 241,083.12 is: 361,621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,248.01 : 1,498,858.10 = 241,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,248.01/1,498,858.10 = 241,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,248.01x = 1,498,858.10 × 241,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,248.01x = 361,349,379,179.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,349,379,179.98/999,248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,621.31

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