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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,553.40, 1,494,635.70 and 322,471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,553.40, 1,494,635.70 and 322,471.40 is: 483,644.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,553.40 : 1,494,635.70 = 322,471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,553.40/1,494,635.70 = 322,471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,553.40x = 1,494,635.70 × 322,471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,553.40x = 481,977,266,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,977,266,668.98/996,553.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,644.19

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