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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,296.80, 1,495,945.23 and 249,342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,296.80, 1,495,945.23 and 249,342.80 is: 374,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,296.80 : 1,495,945.23 = 249,342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,296.80/1,495,945.23 = 249,342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,296.80x = 1,495,945.23 × 249,342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,296.80x = 373,003,170,424.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,003,170,424.91/997,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,014.21

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