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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,472.80, 1,494,927.90 and 322,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,472.80, 1,494,927.90 and 322,439.40 is: 483,729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,472.80 : 1,494,927.90 = 322,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,472.80/1,494,927.90 = 322,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,472.80x = 1,494,927.90 × 322,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,472.80x = 482,023,655,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,023,655,119.26/996,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,729.87

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