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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,626.24, 1,495,157.38 and 322,775.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,626.24, 1,495,157.38 and 322,775.66 is: 484,234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,626.24 : 1,495,157.38 = 322,775.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,626.24/1,495,157.38 = 322,775.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,626.24x = 1,495,157.38 × 322,775.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,626.24x = 482,600,413,064.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,600,413,064.33/996,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,234.10

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