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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,259.86, 1,492,893.62 and 302,833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,259.86, 1,492,893.62 and 302,833.58 is: 454,251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,259.86 : 1,492,893.62 = 302,833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,259.86/1,492,893.62 = 302,833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,259.86x = 1,492,893.62 × 302,833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,259.86x = 452,098,319,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,098,319,503.76/995,259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,251.54

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