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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,966.37, 1,492,742.37 and 321,035.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,966.37, 1,492,742.37 and 321,035.03 is: 481,647.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,966.37 : 1,492,742.37 = 321,035.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,966.37/1,492,742.37 = 321,035.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,966.37x = 1,492,742.37 × 321,035.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,966.37x = 479,222,589,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,222,589,067.35/994,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,647.02

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