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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,579.30, 1,494,874.08 and 248,625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,579.30, 1,494,874.08 and 248,625.30 is: 372,939.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,579.30 : 1,494,874.08 = 248,625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,579.30/1,494,874.08 = 248,625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,579.30x = 1,494,874.08 × 248,625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,579.30x = 371,663,516,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,663,516,602.22/996,579.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,939.23

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