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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,280.93, 1,498,907.53 and 241,116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,280.93, 1,498,907.53 and 241,116.07 is: 361,670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,280.93 : 1,498,907.53 = 241,116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,280.93/1,498,907.53 = 241,116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,280.93x = 1,498,907.53 × 241,116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,280.93x = 361,410,688,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,410,688,075.91/999,280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,670.76

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