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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,297.88, 1,495,946.82 and 249,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,297.88, 1,495,946.82 and 249,343.88 is: 374,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,297.88 : 1,495,946.82 = 249,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,297.88/1,495,946.82 = 249,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,297.88x = 1,495,946.82 × 249,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,297.88x = 373,005,176,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,005,176,892.73/997,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,015.81

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