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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,727.28, 1,496,586.60 and 249,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,727.28, 1,496,586.60 and 249,771.12 is: 374,655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,727.28 : 1,496,586.60 = 249,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,727.28/1,496,586.60 = 249,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,727.28x = 1,496,586.60 × 249,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,727.28x = 373,804,111,258.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,804,111,258.99/997,727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,655.60

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