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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,442.96, 1,494,901.77 and 322,524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,442.96, 1,494,901.77 and 322,524.38 is: 483,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,442.96 : 1,494,901.77 = 322,524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,442.96/1,494,901.77 = 322,524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,442.96x = 1,494,901.77 × 322,524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,442.96x = 482,142,259,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,142,259,055.64/996,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,863.38

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