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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,816.06, 1,495,270.17 and 248,868.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,816.06, 1,495,270.17 and 248,868.54 is: 373,314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,816.06 : 1,495,270.17 = 248,868.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,816.06/1,495,270.17 = 248,868.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,816.06x = 1,495,270.17 × 248,868.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,816.06x = 372,125,704,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,125,704,113.45/996,816.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,314.31

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