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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,262.88, 1,492,894.32 and 330,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,262.88, 1,492,894.32 and 330,414.88 is: 495,622.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,262.88 : 1,492,894.32 = 330,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,262.88/1,492,894.32 = 330,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,262.88x = 1,492,894.32 × 330,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,262.88x = 493,274,490,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,274,490,131.01/995,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,622.31

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