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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,673.40, 1,494,815.70 and 322,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,673.40, 1,494,815.70 and 322,591.40 is: 483,824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,673.40 : 1,494,815.70 = 322,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,673.40/1,494,815.70 = 322,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,673.40x = 1,494,815.70 × 322,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,673.40x = 482,214,689,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,214,689,404.98/996,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,824.18

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