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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,007.32, 1,494,016.44 and 248,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,007.32, 1,494,016.44 and 248,053.32 is: 372,081.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,007.32 : 1,494,016.44 = 248,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,007.32/1,494,016.44 = 248,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,007.32x = 1,494,016.44 × 248,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,007.32x = 370,595,729,366.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,595,729,366.23/996,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,081.33

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