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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,877.66, 1,492,529.73 and 320,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,877.66, 1,492,529.73 and 320,997.50 is: 481,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,877.66 : 1,492,529.73 = 320,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,877.66/1,492,529.73 = 320,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,877.66x = 1,492,529.73 × 320,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,877.66x = 479,098,312,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,098,312,005.68/994,877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,565.05

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