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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,812.56, 1,495,264.92 and 248,865.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,812.56, 1,495,264.92 and 248,865.04 is: 373,309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,812.56 : 1,495,264.92 = 248,865.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,812.56/1,495,264.92 = 248,865.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,812.56x = 1,495,264.92 × 248,865.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,812.56x = 372,119,164,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,119,164,126.40/996,812.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,309.06

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