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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,550.41, 1,495,062.60 and 322,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,550.41, 1,495,062.60 and 322,631.80 is: 484,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,550.41 : 1,495,062.60 = 322,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,550.41/1,495,062.60 = 322,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,550.41x = 1,495,062.60 × 322,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,550.41x = 482,354,737,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,354,737,750.68/996,550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,024.42

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