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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,445.82, 1,494,905.97 and 322,527.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,445.82, 1,494,905.97 and 322,527.23 is: 483,867.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,445.82 : 1,494,905.97 = 322,527.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,445.82/1,494,905.97 = 322,527.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,445.82x = 1,494,905.97 × 322,527.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,445.82x = 482,147,881,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,147,881,614.56/996,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,867.63

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