Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,894, 1,495,341 and 296,478
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 996,894, 1,495,341 and 296,478 is: 444,717
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,894 : 1,495,341 = 296,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,894/1,495,341 = 296,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,894x = 1,495,341 × 296,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,894x = 443,335,708,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,335,708,998/996,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,717
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