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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,631.84, 1,495,165.74 and 322,781.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,631.84, 1,495,165.74 and 322,781.24 is: 484,242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,631.84 : 1,495,165.74 = 322,781.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,631.84/1,495,165.74 = 322,781.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,631.84x = 1,495,165.74 × 322,781.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,631.84x = 482,611,451,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,611,451,562.72/996,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,242.46

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