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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,839.30, 1,495,477.65 and 322,805.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,839.30, 1,495,477.65 and 322,805.90 is: 484,279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,839.30 : 1,495,477.65 = 322,805.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,839.30/1,495,477.65 = 322,805.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,839.30x = 1,495,477.65 × 322,805.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,839.30x = 482,749,008,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,749,008,738.14/996,839.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,279.67

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