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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,723.80, 1,495,232.43 and 322,581.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,723.80, 1,495,232.43 and 322,581.05 is: 483,919.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,723.80 : 1,495,232.43 = 322,581.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,723.80/1,495,232.43 = 322,581.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,723.80x = 1,495,232.43 × 322,581.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,723.80x = 482,333,644,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,333,644,184.73/996,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,919.06

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