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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,443.82, 1,494,902.97 and 322,525.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,443.82, 1,494,902.97 and 322,525.23 is: 483,864.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,443.82 : 1,494,902.97 = 322,525.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,443.82/1,494,902.97 = 322,525.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,443.82x = 1,494,902.97 × 322,525.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,443.82x = 482,143,924,226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,143,924,226.93/996,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,864.63

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