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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,468.88, 1,493,202.92 and 247,514.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,468.88, 1,493,202.92 and 247,514.88 is: 371,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,468.88 : 1,493,202.92 = 247,514.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,468.88/1,493,202.92 = 247,514.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,468.88x = 1,493,202.92 × 247,514.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,468.88x = 369,589,941,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,589,941,559.45/995,468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,272.22

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