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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,281.68, 1,498,908.65 and 241,116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,281.68, 1,498,908.65 and 241,116.82 is: 361,671.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,281.68 : 1,498,908.65 = 241,116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,281.68/1,498,908.65 = 241,116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,281.68x = 1,498,908.65 × 241,116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,281.68x = 361,412,084,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,412,084,014.01/999,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,671.88

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