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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,256.31, 1,492,888.31 and 302,830.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,256.31, 1,492,888.31 and 302,830.04 is: 454,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,256.31 : 1,492,888.31 = 302,830.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,256.31/1,492,888.31 = 302,830.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,256.31x = 1,492,888.31 × 302,830.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,256.31x = 452,091,419,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,091,419,925.47/995,256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,246.22

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