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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,462.46, 1,494,930.98 and 322,543.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,462.46, 1,494,930.98 and 322,543.90 is: 483,892.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,462.46 : 1,494,930.98 = 322,543.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,462.46/1,494,930.98 = 322,543.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,462.46x = 1,494,930.98 × 322,543.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,462.46x = 482,180,868,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,180,868,520.02/996,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,892.66

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