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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007,994.96, 1,511,972.99 and 249,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007,994.96, 1,511,972.99 and 249,838 is: 374,752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007,994.96 : 1,511,972.99 = 249,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007,994.96/1,511,972.99 = 249,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007,994.96x = 1,511,972.99 × 249,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007,994.96x = 377,748,307,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,748,307,875.62/1,007,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,752.18

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