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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,991.92, 1,495,491.12 and 249,037.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,991.92, 1,495,491.12 and 249,037.92 is: 373,557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,991.92 : 1,495,491.12 = 249,037.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,991.92/1,495,491.12 = 249,037.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,991.92x = 1,495,491.12 × 249,037.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,991.92x = 372,433,997,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,433,997,903.27/996,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,557.69

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