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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,348.90, 1,494,328.95 and 322,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,348.90, 1,494,328.95 and 322,266.90 is: 483,337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,348.90 : 1,494,328.95 = 322,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,348.90/1,494,328.95 = 322,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,348.90x = 1,494,328.95 × 322,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,348.90x = 481,572,758,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,572,758,296.76/996,348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,337.47

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