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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,461.46, 1,494,929.48 and 322,542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,461.46, 1,494,929.48 and 322,542.90 is: 483,891.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,461.46 : 1,494,929.48 = 322,542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,461.46/1,494,929.48 = 322,542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,461.46x = 1,494,929.48 × 322,542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,461.46x = 482,178,888,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,178,888,161.98/996,461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,891.16

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