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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,924.63, 1,499,886.94 and 251,970.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,924.63, 1,499,886.94 and 251,970.63 is: 377,955.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,924.63 : 1,499,886.94 = 251,970.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,924.63/1,499,886.94 = 251,970.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,924.63x = 1,499,886.94 × 251,970.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,924.63x = 377,927,457,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,927,457,200.57/999,924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,955.94

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