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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,681.40, 1,494,827.70 and 322,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,681.40, 1,494,827.70 and 322,599.40 is: 483,836.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,681.40 : 1,494,827.70 = 322,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,681.40/1,494,827.70 = 322,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,681.40x = 1,494,827.70 × 322,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,681.40x = 482,230,519,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,230,519,123.38/996,681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,836.18

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