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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,676.40, 1,495,233.30 and 322,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,676.40, 1,495,233.30 and 322,788.80 is: 484,254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,676.40 : 1,495,233.30 = 322,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,676.40/1,495,233.30 = 322,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,676.40x = 1,495,233.30 × 322,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,676.40x = 482,644,562,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,644,562,627.04/996,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,254.03

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