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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,451.96, 1,494,915.22 and 322,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,451.96, 1,494,915.22 and 322,533.40 is: 483,876.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,451.96 : 1,494,915.22 = 322,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,451.96/1,494,915.22 = 322,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,451.96x = 1,494,915.22 × 322,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,451.96x = 482,160,088,618.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,160,088,618.35/996,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,876.90

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