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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,431.50, 1,493,152.74 and 247,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,431.50, 1,493,152.74 and 247,477.50 is: 371,217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,431.50 : 1,493,152.74 = 247,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,431.50/1,493,152.74 = 247,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,431.50x = 1,493,152.74 × 247,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,431.50x = 369,521,707,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,521,707,213.35/995,431.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,217.61

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