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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,625.96, 1,488,213.12 and 318,323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,625.96, 1,488,213.12 and 318,323.46 is: 477,252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,625.96 : 1,488,213.12 = 318,323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,625.96/1,488,213.12 = 318,323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,625.96x = 1,488,213.12 × 318,323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,625.96x = 473,733,149,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,733,149,575.80/992,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,252.43

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