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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,898.70, 1,495,348.07 and 248,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,898.70, 1,495,348.07 and 248,944.70 is: 373,417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,898.70 : 1,495,348.07 = 248,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,898.70/1,495,348.07 = 248,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,898.70x = 1,495,348.07 × 248,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,898.70x = 372,258,976,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,258,976,681.73/996,898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,417.05

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