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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,891.50, 1,495,337.25 and 296,475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,891.50, 1,495,337.25 and 296,475.50 is: 444,713.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,891.50 : 1,495,337.25 = 296,475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,891.50/1,495,337.25 = 296,475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,891.50x = 1,495,337.25 × 296,475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,891.50x = 443,330,858,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,330,858,862.38/996,891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,713.25

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