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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,883, 1,495,324.50 and 296,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,883, 1,495,324.50 and 296,467 is: 444,700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,883 : 1,495,324.50 = 296,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,883/1,495,324.50 = 296,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,883x = 1,495,324.50 × 296,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,883x = 443,314,368,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,314,368,541.50/996,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,700.50

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