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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,525.90, 1,495,007.55 and 322,638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,525.90, 1,495,007.55 and 322,638.30 is: 484,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,525.90 : 1,495,007.55 = 322,638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,525.90/1,495,007.55 = 322,638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,525.90x = 1,495,007.55 × 322,638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,525.90x = 482,346,694,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,346,694,419.17/996,525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,028.26

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