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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,062.80, 1,494,094.20 and 248,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,062.80, 1,494,094.20 and 248,108.80 is: 372,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,062.80 : 1,494,094.20 = 248,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,062.80/1,494,094.20 = 248,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,062.80x = 1,494,094.20 × 248,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,062.80x = 370,697,919,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,697,919,048.96/996,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,163.20

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