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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,298.13, 1,495,947.19 and 249,344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,298.13, 1,495,947.19 and 249,344.13 is: 374,016.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,298.13 : 1,495,947.19 = 249,344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,298.13/1,495,947.19 = 249,344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,298.13x = 1,495,947.19 × 249,344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,298.13x = 373,005,650,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,005,650,616.50/997,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,016.19

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