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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,623.60, 1,496,435.40 and 249,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,623.60, 1,496,435.40 and 249,668.40 is: 374,502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,623.60 : 1,496,435.40 = 249,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,623.60/1,496,435.40 = 249,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,623.60x = 1,496,435.40 × 249,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,623.60x = 373,612,632,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,612,632,021.36/997,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,502.60

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