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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,456.20, 1,494,830.10 and 322,422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,456.20, 1,494,830.10 and 322,422.80 is: 483,681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,456.20 : 1,494,830.10 = 322,422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,456.20/1,494,830.10 = 322,422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,456.20x = 1,494,830.10 × 322,422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,456.20x = 481,967,306,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,967,306,366.28/996,456.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,681.38

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