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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,807.06, 1,495,256.67 and 248,859.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,807.06, 1,495,256.67 and 248,859.54 is: 373,300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,807.06 : 1,495,256.67 = 248,859.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,807.06/1,495,256.67 = 248,859.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,807.06x = 1,495,256.67 × 248,859.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,807.06x = 372,108,887,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,108,887,078.13/996,807.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,300.81

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