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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,099.75, 1,495,649.64 and 249,145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,099.75, 1,495,649.64 and 249,145.75 is: 373,718.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,099.75 : 1,495,649.64 = 249,145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,099.75/1,495,649.64 = 249,145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,099.75x = 1,495,649.64 × 249,145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,099.75x = 372,634,751,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,634,751,295.03/997,099.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,718.63

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