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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,262.38, 1,492,893.57 and 330,414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,262.38, 1,492,893.57 and 330,414.38 is: 495,621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,262.38 : 1,492,893.57 = 330,414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,262.38/1,492,893.57 = 330,414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,262.38x = 1,492,893.57 × 330,414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,262.38x = 493,273,495,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,273,495,873.07/995,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,621.56

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