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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,547, 1,494,820.52 and 323,191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,547, 1,494,820.52 and 323,191.56 is: 484,787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,547 : 1,494,820.52 = 323,191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,547/1,494,820.52 = 323,191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,547x = 1,494,820.52 × 323,191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,547x = 483,113,375,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,113,375,778.81/996,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,787.35

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