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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,301.73, 1,492,952.60 and 247,347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,301.73, 1,492,952.60 and 247,347.73 is: 371,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,301.73 : 1,492,952.60 = 247,347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,301.73/1,492,952.60 = 247,347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,301.73x = 1,492,952.60 × 247,347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,301.73x = 369,278,436,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,278,436,607.60/995,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,021.60

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