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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,275.40, 1,492,913.10 and 330,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,275.40, 1,492,913.10 and 330,427.40 is: 495,641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,275.40 : 1,492,913.10 = 330,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,275.40/1,492,913.10 = 330,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,275.40x = 1,492,913.10 × 330,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,275.40x = 493,299,394,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,299,394,058.94/995,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,641.10

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