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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,308.63, 1,495,962.88 and 249,354.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,308.63, 1,495,962.88 and 249,354.63 is: 374,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,308.63 : 1,495,962.88 = 249,354.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,308.63/1,495,962.88 = 249,354.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,308.63x = 1,495,962.88 × 249,354.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,308.63x = 373,025,269,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,025,269,812.75/997,308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,031.93

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