Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,725.41, 1,493,593.58 and 247,771.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 995,725.41, 1,493,593.58 and 247,771.41 is: 371,658.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
995,725.41 : 1,493,593.58 = 247,771.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
995,725.41/1,493,593.58 = 247,771.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
995,725.41x = 1,493,593.58 × 247,771.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
995,725.41x = 370,069,780,908.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,069,780,908.29/995,725.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,658.47
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