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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,885, 1,495,327.50 and 296,469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,885, 1,495,327.50 and 296,469 is: 444,703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,885 : 1,495,327.50 = 296,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,885/1,495,327.50 = 296,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,885x = 1,495,327.50 × 296,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,885x = 443,318,248,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,318,248,597.50/996,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,703.50

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