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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,296.47, 1,495,944.74 and 249,342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,296.47, 1,495,944.74 and 249,342.47 is: 374,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,296.47 : 1,495,944.74 = 249,342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,296.47/1,495,944.74 = 249,342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,296.47x = 1,495,944.74 × 249,342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,296.47x = 373,002,555,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,002,555,208.53/997,296.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,013.71

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