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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,743.40, 1,495,333.80 and 322,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,743.40, 1,495,333.80 and 322,855.80 is: 484,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,743.40 : 1,495,333.80 = 322,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,743.40/1,495,333.80 = 322,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,743.40x = 1,495,333.80 × 322,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,743.40x = 482,777,190,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,777,190,266.04/996,743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,354.54

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