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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,295.63, 1,495,943.44 and 249,341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,295.63, 1,495,943.44 and 249,341.63 is: 374,012.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,295.63 : 1,495,943.44 = 249,341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,295.63/1,495,943.44 = 249,341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,295.63x = 1,495,943.44 × 249,341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,295.63x = 373,000,967,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,000,967,614.34/997,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,012.44

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