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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,558.42, 1,494,468.58 and 322,464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,558.42, 1,494,468.58 and 322,464.88 is: 483,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,558.42 : 1,494,468.58 = 322,464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,558.42/1,494,468.58 = 322,464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,558.42x = 1,494,468.58 × 322,464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,558.42x = 481,913,632,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,913,632,980.02/996,558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,577.90

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