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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,464.70, 1,494,842.85 and 322,431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,464.70, 1,494,842.85 and 322,431.30 is: 483,694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,464.70 : 1,494,842.85 = 322,431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,464.70/1,494,842.85 = 322,431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,464.70x = 1,494,842.85 × 322,431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,464.70x = 481,984,123,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,984,123,421.21/996,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,694.13

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