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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,265.06, 1,498,883.68 and 241,100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,265.06, 1,498,883.68 and 241,100.20 is: 361,646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,265.06 : 1,498,883.68 = 241,100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,265.06/1,498,883.68 = 241,100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,265.06x = 1,498,883.68 × 241,100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,265.06x = 361,381,155,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,381,155,024.74/999,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,646.94

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