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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,404.08, 1,494,843.26 and 322,485.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,404.08, 1,494,843.26 and 322,485.38 is: 483,804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,404.08 : 1,494,843.26 = 322,485.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,404.08/1,494,843.26 = 322,485.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,404.08x = 1,494,843.26 × 322,485.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,404.08x = 482,065,095,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,065,095,129.11/996,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,804.82

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