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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,317.30, 1,495,975.80 and 249,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,317.30, 1,495,975.80 and 249,363.30 is: 374,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,317.30 : 1,495,975.80 = 249,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,317.30/1,495,975.80 = 249,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,317.30x = 1,495,975.80 × 249,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,317.30x = 373,041,462,208.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,041,462,208.14/997,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,044.91

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