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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,282.68, 1,498,910.15 and 241,117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,282.68, 1,498,910.15 and 241,117.82 is: 361,673.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,282.68 : 1,498,910.15 = 241,117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,282.68/1,498,910.15 = 241,117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,282.68x = 1,498,910.15 × 241,117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,282.68x = 361,413,947,743.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,413,947,743.87/999,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,673.38

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