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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,254.78, 1,492,883.23 and 247,300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,254.78, 1,492,883.23 and 247,300.78 is: 370,951.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,254.78 : 1,492,883.23 = 247,300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,254.78/1,492,883.23 = 247,300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,254.78x = 1,492,883.23 × 247,300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,254.78x = 369,191,187,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,191,187,227.92/995,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,951.43

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