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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,291.31, 1,495,936.97 and 249,337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,291.31, 1,495,936.97 and 249,337.31 is: 374,005.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,291.31 : 1,495,936.97 = 249,337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,291.31/1,495,936.97 = 249,337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,291.31x = 1,495,936.97 × 249,337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,291.31x = 372,992,904,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,992,904,392.54/997,291.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,005.97

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