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