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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,202.72, 1,492,425.74 and 321,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,202.72, 1,492,425.74 and 321,182.98 is: 481,652.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,202.72 : 1,492,425.74 = 321,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,202.72/1,492,425.74 = 321,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,202.72x = 1,492,425.74 × 321,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,202.72x = 479,341,746,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,341,746,601.91/995,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,652.37

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