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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,546.41, 1,495,056.60 and 322,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,546.41, 1,495,056.60 and 322,627.80 is: 484,018.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,546.41 : 1,495,056.60 = 322,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,546.41/1,495,056.60 = 322,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,546.41x = 1,495,056.60 × 322,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,546.41x = 482,346,821,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,346,821,733.48/996,546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,018.42

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