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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,613.50, 1,495,158.39 and 322,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,613.50, 1,495,158.39 and 322,695.60 is: 484,120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,613.50 : 1,495,158.39 = 322,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,613.50/1,495,158.39 = 322,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,613.50x = 1,495,158.39 × 322,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,613.50x = 482,481,033,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,481,033,756.08/996,613.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,120.51

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