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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,302.73, 1,492,954.10 and 247,348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,302.73, 1,492,954.10 and 247,348.73 is: 371,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,302.73 : 1,492,954.10 = 247,348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,302.73/1,492,954.10 = 247,348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,302.73x = 1,492,954.10 × 247,348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,302.73x = 369,280,300,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,280,300,583.29/995,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,023.10

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