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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,905.60, 1,493,858.40 and 247,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,905.60, 1,493,858.40 and 247,951.60 is: 371,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,905.60 : 1,493,858.40 = 247,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,905.60/1,493,858.40 = 247,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,905.60x = 1,493,858.40 × 247,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,905.60x = 370,404,580,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,404,580,453.44/995,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,927.40

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