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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,262.74, 1,498,880.20 and 241,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,262.74, 1,498,880.20 and 241,097.88 is: 361,643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,262.74 : 1,498,880.20 = 241,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,262.74/1,498,880.20 = 241,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,262.74x = 1,498,880.20 × 241,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,262.74x = 361,376,838,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,376,838,593.98/999,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,643.46

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