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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,722.67, 1,495,230.74 and 322,579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,722.67, 1,495,230.74 and 322,579.92 is: 483,917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,722.67 : 1,495,230.74 = 322,579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,722.67/1,495,230.74 = 322,579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,722.67x = 1,495,230.74 × 322,579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,722.67x = 482,331,410,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,331,410,877.84/996,722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,917.37

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