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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,766.72, 1,493,650.32 and 247,812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,766.72, 1,493,650.32 and 247,812.72 is: 371,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,766.72 : 1,493,650.32 = 247,812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,766.72/1,493,650.32 = 247,812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,766.72x = 1,493,650.32 × 247,812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,766.72x = 370,145,548,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,145,548,528.07/995,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,719.14

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