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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,309.80, 1,495,964.52 and 249,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,309.80, 1,495,964.52 and 249,355.80 is: 374,033.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,309.80 : 1,495,964.52 = 249,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,309.80/1,495,964.52 = 249,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,309.80x = 1,495,964.52 × 249,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,309.80x = 373,027,429,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,027,429,656.22/997,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,033.65

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