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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,443.46, 1,494,902.45 and 322,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,443.46, 1,494,902.45 and 322,524.88 is: 483,864.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,443.46 : 1,494,902.45 = 322,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,443.46/1,494,902.45 = 322,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,443.46x = 1,494,902.45 × 322,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,443.46x = 482,143,230,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,143,230,367.01/996,443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,864.11

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