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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,548.50, 1,494,822.76 and 323,193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,548.50, 1,494,822.76 and 323,193.08 is: 484,789.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,548.50 : 1,494,822.76 = 323,193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,548.50/1,494,822.76 = 323,193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,548.50x = 1,494,822.76 × 323,193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,548.50x = 483,116,371,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,116,371,858.50/996,548.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,789.62

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