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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,307.76, 1,495,961.56 and 249,353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,307.76, 1,495,961.56 and 249,353.76 is: 374,030.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,307.76 : 1,495,961.56 = 249,353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,307.76/1,495,961.56 = 249,353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,307.76x = 1,495,961.56 × 249,353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,307.76x = 373,023,639,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,023,639,801.47/997,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,030.62

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