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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,307.88, 1,495,961.75 and 249,353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,307.88, 1,495,961.75 and 249,353.88 is: 374,030.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,307.88 : 1,495,961.75 = 249,353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,307.88/1,495,961.75 = 249,353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,307.88x = 1,495,961.75 × 249,353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,307.88x = 373,023,865,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,023,865,447.32/997,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,030.80

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