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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,331.66, 1,492,996.68 and 247,377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,331.66, 1,492,996.68 and 247,377.66 is: 371,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,331.66 : 1,492,996.68 = 247,377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,331.66/1,492,996.68 = 247,377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,331.66x = 1,492,996.68 × 247,377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,331.66x = 369,334,025,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,334,025,086.17/995,331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,066.29

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