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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,849.82, 1,493,775.05 and 331,001.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,849.82, 1,493,775.05 and 331,001.82 is: 496,502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,849.82 : 1,493,775.05 = 331,001.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,849.82/1,493,775.05 = 331,001.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,849.82x = 1,493,775.05 × 331,001.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,849.82x = 494,442,260,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,442,260,220.59/995,849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,502.84

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