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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,629.60, 1,496,444.40 and 249,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,629.60, 1,496,444.40 and 249,674.40 is: 374,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,629.60 : 1,496,444.40 = 249,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,629.60/1,496,444.40 = 249,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,629.60x = 1,496,444.40 × 249,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,629.60x = 373,623,857,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,623,857,703.36/997,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,511.60

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