Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,101.75, 1,495,652.64 and 249,147.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 997,101.75, 1,495,652.64 and 249,147.75 is: 373,721.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997,101.75 : 1,495,652.64 = 249,147.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997,101.75/1,495,652.64 = 249,147.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997,101.75x = 1,495,652.64 × 249,147.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997,101.75x = 372,638,490,037.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,638,490,037.56/997,101.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,721.63
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