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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,467.40, 1,496,201.10 and 249,513.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,467.40, 1,496,201.10 and 249,513.40 is: 374,270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,467.40 : 1,496,201.10 = 249,513.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,467.40/1,496,201.10 = 249,513.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,467.40x = 1,496,201.10 × 249,513.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,467.40x = 373,322,223,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,322,223,544.74/997,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,270.10

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