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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,545.25, 1,494,817.88 and 323,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,545.25, 1,494,817.88 and 323,189.82 is: 484,784.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,545.25 : 1,494,817.88 = 323,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,545.25/1,494,817.88 = 323,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,545.25x = 1,494,817.88 × 323,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,545.25x = 483,109,919,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,109,919,954.03/996,545.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,784.73

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