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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,609.16, 1,493,410.68 and 247,655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,609.16, 1,493,410.68 and 247,655.16 is: 371,481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,609.16 : 1,493,410.68 = 247,655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,609.16/1,493,410.68 = 247,655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,609.16x = 1,493,410.68 × 247,655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,609.16x = 369,850,860,901.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,850,860,901.11/995,609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,481.98

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