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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,839.12, 1,495,251 and 248,880.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,839.12, 1,495,251 and 248,880.08 is: 373,318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,839.12 : 1,495,251 = 248,880.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,839.12/1,495,251 = 248,880.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,839.12x = 1,495,251 × 248,880.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,839.12x = 372,138,188,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,138,188,500.08/996,839.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,318.20

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