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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,543.90, 1,494,621.45 and 322,461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,543.90, 1,494,621.45 and 322,461.90 is: 483,629.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,543.90 : 1,494,621.45 = 322,461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,543.90/1,494,621.45 = 322,461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,543.90x = 1,494,621.45 × 322,461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,543.90x = 481,958,472,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,958,472,547.76/996,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,629.95

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