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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,629.25, 1,488,217.97 and 318,326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,629.25, 1,488,217.97 and 318,326.72 is: 477,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,629.25 : 1,488,217.97 = 318,326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,629.25/1,488,217.97 = 318,326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,629.25x = 1,488,217.97 × 318,326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,629.25x = 473,739,549,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,739,549,551.52/992,629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,257.30

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