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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,625.74, 1,495,156.64 and 322,775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,625.74, 1,495,156.64 and 322,775.16 is: 484,233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,625.74 : 1,495,156.64 = 322,775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,625.74/1,495,156.64 = 322,775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,625.74x = 1,495,156.64 × 322,775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,625.74x = 482,599,426,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,599,426,706.22/996,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,233.36

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