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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,332.40, 1,498,998.60 and 251,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,332.40, 1,498,998.60 and 251,378.40 is: 377,067.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,332.40 : 1,498,998.60 = 251,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,332.40/1,498,998.60 = 251,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,332.40x = 1,498,998.60 × 251,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,332.40x = 376,815,869,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,815,869,670.24/999,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,067.60

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