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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,403.32, 1,494,842.13 and 322,484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,403.32, 1,494,842.13 and 322,484.63 is: 483,803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,403.32 : 1,494,842.13 = 322,484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,403.32/1,494,842.13 = 322,484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,403.32x = 1,494,842.13 × 322,484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,403.32x = 482,063,611,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,063,611,201.46/996,403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,803.70

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