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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,451.52, 1,496,167.04 and 249,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,451.52, 1,496,167.04 and 249,497.60 is: 374,243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,451.52 : 1,496,167.04 = 249,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,451.52/1,496,167.04 = 249,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,451.52x = 1,496,167.04 × 249,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,451.52x = 373,290,085,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,290,085,679.10/997,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,243.84

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