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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,609.87, 1,495,152.95 and 322,691.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,609.87, 1,495,152.95 and 322,691.93 is: 484,115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,609.87 : 1,495,152.95 = 322,691.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,609.87/1,495,152.95 = 322,691.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,609.87x = 1,495,152.95 × 322,691.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,609.87x = 482,473,787,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,473,787,598.29/996,609.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,115.00

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