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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,257.31, 1,492,889.81 and 302,831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,257.31, 1,492,889.81 and 302,831.04 is: 454,247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,257.31 : 1,492,889.81 = 302,831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,257.31/1,492,889.81 = 302,831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,257.31x = 1,492,889.81 × 302,831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,257.31x = 452,093,373,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,093,373,767.70/995,257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,247.73

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