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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,306.94, 1,495,960.34 and 249,352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,306.94, 1,495,960.34 and 249,352.94 is: 374,029.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,306.94 : 1,495,960.34 = 249,352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,306.94/1,495,960.34 = 249,352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,306.94x = 1,495,960.34 × 249,352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,306.94x = 373,022,108,902.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,022,108,902.40/997,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,029.39

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