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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,881.20, 1,495,321.82 and 248,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,881.20, 1,495,321.82 and 248,927.20 is: 373,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,881.20 : 1,495,321.82 = 248,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,881.20/1,495,321.82 = 248,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,881.20x = 1,495,321.82 × 248,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,881.20x = 372,226,273,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,226,273,751.50/996,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,390.80

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