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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,893, 1,495,339.50 and 296,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,893, 1,495,339.50 and 296,477 is: 444,715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,893 : 1,495,339.50 = 296,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,893/1,495,339.50 = 296,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,893x = 1,495,339.50 × 296,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,893x = 443,333,768,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,333,768,941.50/996,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,715.50

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