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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,735.40, 1,495,321.80 and 322,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,735.40, 1,495,321.80 and 322,847.80 is: 484,342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,735.40 : 1,495,321.80 = 322,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,735.40/1,495,321.80 = 322,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,735.40x = 1,495,321.80 × 322,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,735.40x = 482,761,353,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,761,353,422.04/996,735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,342.54

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