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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,430.20, 1,494,645.30 and 248,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,430.20, 1,494,645.30 and 248,476.20 is: 372,714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,430.20 : 1,494,645.30 = 248,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,430.20/1,494,645.30 = 248,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,430.20x = 1,494,645.30 × 248,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,430.20x = 371,383,784,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,383,784,491.86/996,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,714.30

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