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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,882, 1,495,323 and 296,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,882, 1,495,323 and 296,466 is: 444,699

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,882 : 1,495,323 = 296,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,882/1,495,323 = 296,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,882x = 1,495,323 × 296,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,882x = 443,312,428,518
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,312,428,518/996,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,699

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