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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,298.73, 1,495,948.08 and 249,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,298.73, 1,495,948.08 and 249,344.73 is: 374,017.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,298.73 : 1,495,948.08 = 249,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,298.73/1,495,948.08 = 249,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,298.73x = 1,495,948.08 × 249,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,298.73x = 373,006,771,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,006,771,036.66/997,298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,017.09

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