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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,064.80, 1,494,097.20 and 248,110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,064.80, 1,494,097.20 and 248,110.80 is: 372,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,064.80 : 1,494,097.20 = 248,110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,064.80/1,494,097.20 = 248,110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,064.80x = 1,494,097.20 × 248,110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,064.80x = 370,701,651,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,701,651,569.76/996,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,166.20

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