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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,436.32, 1,494,891.74 and 322,517.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,436.32, 1,494,891.74 and 322,517.73 is: 483,853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,436.32 : 1,494,891.74 = 322,517.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,436.32/1,494,891.74 = 322,517.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,436.32x = 1,494,891.74 × 322,517.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,436.32x = 482,129,090,580.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,129,090,580.55/996,436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,853.39

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