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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,158.99, 1,492,740.05 and 302,732.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,158.99, 1,492,740.05 and 302,732.01 is: 454,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,158.99 : 1,492,740.05 = 302,732.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,158.99/1,492,740.05 = 302,732.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,158.99x = 1,492,740.05 × 302,732.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,158.99x = 451,900,195,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,900,195,744.00/995,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,098.49

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