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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,156.99, 1,492,737.05 and 302,730.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,156.99, 1,492,737.05 and 302,730.01 is: 454,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,156.99 : 1,492,737.05 = 302,730.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,156.99/1,492,737.05 = 302,730.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,156.99x = 1,492,737.05 × 302,730.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,156.99x = 451,896,299,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,896,299,098.85/995,156.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,095.49

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