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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,849.80, 1,495,493.40 and 322,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,849.80, 1,495,493.40 and 322,816.40 is: 484,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,849.80 : 1,495,493.40 = 322,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,849.80/1,495,493.40 = 322,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,849.80x = 1,495,493.40 × 322,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,849.80x = 482,769,795,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,769,795,611.76/996,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,295.42

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