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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,437.57, 1,494,893.61 and 322,518.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,437.57, 1,494,893.61 and 322,518.98 is: 483,855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,437.57 : 1,494,893.61 = 322,518.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,437.57/1,494,893.61 = 322,518.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,437.57x = 1,494,893.61 × 322,518.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,437.57x = 482,131,566,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,131,566,042.95/996,437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,855.27

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