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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,882.20, 1,495,323.32 and 248,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,882.20, 1,495,323.32 and 248,928.20 is: 373,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,882.20 : 1,495,323.32 = 248,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,882.20/1,495,323.32 = 248,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,882.20x = 1,495,323.32 × 248,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,882.20x = 372,228,133,744.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,228,133,744.37/996,882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,392.30

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