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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,811.56, 1,495,263.42 and 248,864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,811.56, 1,495,263.42 and 248,864.04 is: 373,307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,811.56 : 1,495,263.42 = 248,864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,811.56/1,495,263.42 = 248,864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,811.56x = 1,495,263.42 × 248,864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,811.56x = 372,117,295,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,117,295,565.42/996,811.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,307.56

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