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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,253.86, 1,492,884.62 and 302,827.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,253.86, 1,492,884.62 and 302,827.58 is: 454,242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,253.86 : 1,492,884.62 = 302,827.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,253.86/1,492,884.62 = 302,827.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,253.86x = 1,492,884.62 × 302,827.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,253.86x = 452,086,636,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,086,636,693.82/995,253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,242.54

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