Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,201, 1,494,301.50 and 331,353
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 996,201, 1,494,301.50 and 331,353 is: 497,029.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,201 : 1,494,301.50 = 331,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,201/1,494,301.50 = 331,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,201x = 1,494,301.50 × 331,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,201x = 495,141,284,929.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,141,284,929.50/996,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,029.50
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