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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,544.41, 1,495,053.60 and 322,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,544.41, 1,495,053.60 and 322,625.80 is: 484,015.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,544.41 : 1,495,053.60 = 322,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,544.41/1,495,053.60 = 322,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,544.41x = 1,495,053.60 × 322,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,544.41x = 482,342,863,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,342,863,742.88/996,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,015.42

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