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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,901.70, 1,495,352.57 and 248,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,901.70, 1,495,352.57 and 248,947.70 is: 373,421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,901.70 : 1,495,352.57 = 248,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,901.70/1,495,352.57 = 248,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,901.70x = 1,495,352.57 × 248,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,901.70x = 372,264,582,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,264,582,990.59/996,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,421.55

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