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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,602.98, 1,495,142.63 and 322,685.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,602.98, 1,495,142.63 and 322,685.05 is: 484,104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,602.98 : 1,495,142.63 = 322,685.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,602.98/1,495,142.63 = 322,685.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,602.98x = 1,495,142.63 × 322,685.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,602.98x = 482,460,174,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,460,174,318.68/996,602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,104.69

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