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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,113.20, 1,492,669.80 and 247,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,113.20, 1,492,669.80 and 247,159.20 is: 370,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,113.20 : 1,492,669.80 = 247,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,113.20/1,492,669.80 = 247,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,113.20x = 1,492,669.80 × 247,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,113.20x = 368,927,073,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,927,073,632.16/995,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,738.80

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