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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,604.94, 1,495,145.55 and 322,686.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,604.94, 1,495,145.55 and 322,686.97 is: 484,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,604.94 : 1,495,145.55 = 322,686.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,604.94/1,495,145.55 = 322,686.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,604.94x = 1,495,145.55 × 322,686.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,604.94x = 482,463,987,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,463,987,238.48/996,604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,107.56

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