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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,629.83, 1,495,162.74 and 322,779.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,629.83, 1,495,162.74 and 322,779.23 is: 484,239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,629.83 : 1,495,162.74 = 322,779.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,629.83/1,495,162.74 = 322,779.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,629.83x = 1,495,162.74 × 322,779.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,629.83x = 482,607,477,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,607,477,941.89/996,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,239.45

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