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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,271.12, 1,498,892.76 and 241,106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,271.12, 1,498,892.76 and 241,106.22 is: 361,655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,271.12 : 1,498,892.76 = 241,106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,271.12/1,498,892.76 = 241,106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,271.12x = 1,498,892.76 × 241,106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,271.12x = 361,392,366,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,392,366,870.86/999,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,655.97

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