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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,892.50, 1,495,338.75 and 296,476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,892.50, 1,495,338.75 and 296,476.50 is: 444,714.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,892.50 : 1,495,338.75 = 296,476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,892.50/1,495,338.75 = 296,476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,892.50x = 1,495,338.75 × 296,476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,892.50x = 443,332,798,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,332,798,914.38/996,892.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,714.75

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