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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,725.67, 1,495,235.24 and 322,582.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,725.67, 1,495,235.24 and 322,582.92 is: 483,921.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,725.67 : 1,495,235.24 = 322,582.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,725.67/1,495,235.24 = 322,582.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,725.67x = 1,495,235.24 × 322,582.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,725.67x = 482,337,348,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,337,348,193.19/996,725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,921.87

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