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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,832.97, 1,492,540.04 and 320,899.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,832.97, 1,492,540.04 and 320,899.33 is: 481,442.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,832.97 : 1,492,540.04 = 320,899.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,832.97/1,492,540.04 = 320,899.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,832.97x = 1,492,540.04 × 320,899.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,832.97x = 478,955,098,834.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,955,098,834.17/994,832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,442.73

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