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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,755.67, 1,495,280.24 and 322,612.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,755.67, 1,495,280.24 and 322,612.92 is: 483,966.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,755.67 : 1,495,280.24 = 322,612.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,755.67/1,495,280.24 = 322,612.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,755.67x = 1,495,280.24 × 322,612.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,755.67x = 482,396,722,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,396,722,831.64/996,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,966.87

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