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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,868.69, 1,495,303.07 and 248,914.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,868.69, 1,495,303.07 and 248,914.69 is: 373,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,868.69 : 1,495,303.07 = 248,914.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,868.69/1,495,303.07 = 248,914.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,868.69x = 1,495,303.07 × 248,914.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,868.69x = 372,202,895,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,202,895,142.27/996,868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,372.04

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