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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,810.06, 1,495,261.17 and 248,862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,810.06, 1,495,261.17 and 248,862.54 is: 373,305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,810.06 : 1,495,261.17 = 248,862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,810.06/1,495,261.17 = 248,862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,810.06x = 1,495,261.17 × 248,862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,810.06x = 372,114,492,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,114,492,729.57/996,810.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,305.31

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