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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,042.80, 1,494,064.20 and 248,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,042.80, 1,494,064.20 and 248,088.80 is: 372,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,042.80 : 1,494,064.20 = 248,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,042.80/1,494,064.20 = 248,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,042.80x = 1,494,064.20 × 248,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,042.80x = 370,660,594,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,660,594,500.96/996,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,133.20

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