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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,588.64, 1,493,380 and 247,634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,588.64, 1,493,380 and 247,634.64 is: 371,451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,588.64 : 1,493,380 = 247,634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,588.64/1,493,380 = 247,634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,588.64x = 1,493,380 × 247,634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,588.64x = 369,812,618,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,812,618,683.20/995,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,451.22

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