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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,896.70, 1,495,345.07 and 248,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,896.70, 1,495,345.07 and 248,942.70 is: 373,414.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,896.70 : 1,495,345.07 = 248,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,896.70/1,495,345.07 = 248,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,896.70x = 1,495,345.07 × 248,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,896.70x = 372,255,239,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,255,239,157.49/996,896.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,414.05

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