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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,250.23, 1,498,861.42 and 241,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,250.23, 1,498,861.42 and 241,085.34 is: 361,624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,250.23 : 1,498,861.42 = 241,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,250.23/1,498,861.42 = 241,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,250.23x = 1,498,861.42 × 241,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,250.23x = 361,353,515,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,353,515,053.58/999,250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,624.65

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