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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,413.70, 1,494,620.55 and 248,459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,413.70, 1,494,620.55 and 248,459.70 is: 372,689.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,413.70 : 1,494,620.55 = 248,459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,413.70/1,494,620.55 = 248,459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,413.70x = 1,494,620.55 × 248,459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,413.70x = 371,352,973,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,352,973,466.84/996,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,689.55

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