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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,524.43, 1,492,871.45 and 312,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,524.43, 1,492,871.45 and 312,235.24 is: 468,222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,524.43 : 1,492,871.45 = 312,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,524.43/1,492,871.45 = 312,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,524.43x = 1,492,871.45 × 312,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,524.43x = 466,127,072,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,127,072,985.68/995,524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,222.64

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