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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,431.93, 1,494,885.16 and 322,513.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,431.93, 1,494,885.16 and 322,513.35 is: 483,846.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,431.93 : 1,494,885.16 = 322,513.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,431.93/1,494,885.16 = 322,513.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,431.93x = 1,494,885.16 × 322,513.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,431.93x = 482,120,413,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,120,413,800.07/996,431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,846.81

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