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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,203.72, 1,492,427.24 and 321,183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,203.72, 1,492,427.24 and 321,183.98 is: 481,653.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,203.72 : 1,492,427.24 = 321,183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,203.72/1,492,427.24 = 321,183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,203.72x = 1,492,427.24 × 321,183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,203.72x = 479,343,720,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,343,720,803.62/995,203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,653.87

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