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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,595.20, 1,495,038.60 and 322,561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,595.20, 1,495,038.60 and 322,561.80 is: 483,889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,595.20 : 1,495,038.60 = 322,561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,595.20/1,495,038.60 = 322,561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,595.20x = 1,495,038.60 × 322,561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,595.20x = 482,242,341,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,242,341,885.48/996,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,889.89

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