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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,276.16, 1,492,914.24 and 330,428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,276.16, 1,492,914.24 and 330,428.16 is: 495,642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,276.16 : 1,492,914.24 = 330,428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,276.16/1,492,914.24 = 330,428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,276.16x = 1,492,914.24 × 330,428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,276.16x = 493,300,905,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,300,905,361.00/995,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,642.24

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