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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,886, 1,495,329 and 296,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,886, 1,495,329 and 296,470 is: 444,705

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,886 : 1,495,329 = 296,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,886/1,495,329 = 296,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,886x = 1,495,329 × 296,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,886x = 443,320,188,630
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,320,188,630/996,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,705

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