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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,259.74, 1,498,875.71 and 241,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,259.74, 1,498,875.71 and 241,094.88 is: 361,638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,259.74 : 1,498,875.71 = 241,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,259.74/1,498,875.71 = 241,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,259.74x = 1,498,875.71 × 241,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,259.74x = 361,371,258,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,371,258,231.89/999,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,638.97

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