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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,098.75, 1,495,648.14 and 249,144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,098.75, 1,495,648.14 and 249,144.75 is: 373,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,098.75 : 1,495,648.14 = 249,144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,098.75/1,495,648.14 = 249,144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,098.75x = 1,495,648.14 × 249,144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,098.75x = 372,632,881,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,632,881,928.27/997,098.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,717.13

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