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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,433.67, 1,494,887.77 and 322,515.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,433.67, 1,494,887.77 and 322,515.09 is: 483,849.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,433.67 : 1,494,887.77 = 322,515.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,433.67/1,494,887.77 = 322,515.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,433.67x = 1,494,887.77 × 322,515.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,433.67x = 482,123,863,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,123,863,681.45/996,433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,849.43

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