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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,501.40, 1,494,970.80 and 322,613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,501.40, 1,494,970.80 and 322,613.80 is: 483,991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,501.40 : 1,494,970.80 = 322,613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,501.40/1,494,970.80 = 322,613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,501.40x = 1,494,970.80 × 322,613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,501.40x = 482,298,210,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,298,210,677.04/996,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,991.50

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