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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,271.40, 1,492,907.10 and 330,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,271.40, 1,492,907.10 and 330,423.40 is: 495,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,271.40 : 1,492,907.10 = 330,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,271.40/1,492,907.10 = 330,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,271.40x = 1,492,907.10 × 330,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,271.40x = 493,291,439,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,291,439,866.14/995,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,635.10

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