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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,287.30, 1,498,917.10 and 241,122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,287.30, 1,498,917.10 and 241,122.44 is: 361,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,287.30 : 1,498,917.10 = 241,122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,287.30/1,498,917.10 = 241,122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,287.30x = 1,498,917.10 × 241,122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,287.30x = 361,422,548,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,422,548,509.72/999,287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,680.32

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