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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,077.10, 1,494,115.65 and 248,123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,077.10, 1,494,115.65 and 248,123.10 is: 372,184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,077.10 : 1,494,115.65 = 248,123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,077.10/1,494,115.65 = 248,123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,077.10x = 1,494,115.65 × 248,123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,077.10x = 370,724,606,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,724,606,836.52/996,077.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,184.65

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