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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,333.16, 1,492,998.93 and 247,379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,333.16, 1,492,998.93 and 247,379.16 is: 371,068.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,333.16 : 1,492,998.93 = 247,379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,333.16/1,492,998.93 = 247,379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,333.16x = 1,492,998.93 × 247,379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,333.16x = 369,336,821,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,336,821,184.30/995,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,068.54

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