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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,405.08, 1,494,844.76 and 322,486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,405.08, 1,494,844.76 and 322,486.38 is: 483,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,405.08 : 1,494,844.76 = 322,486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,405.08/1,494,844.76 = 322,486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,405.08x = 1,494,844.76 × 322,486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,405.08x = 482,067,073,701.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,067,073,701.94/996,405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,806.32

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