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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,441.21, 1,494,899.08 and 322,522.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,441.21, 1,494,899.08 and 322,522.63 is: 483,860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,441.21 : 1,494,899.08 = 322,522.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,441.21/1,494,899.08 = 322,522.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,441.21x = 1,494,899.08 × 322,522.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,441.21x = 482,138,778,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,138,778,322.63/996,441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,860.74

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