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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,890.70, 1,495,481.85 and 322,857.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,890.70, 1,495,481.85 and 322,857.30 is: 484,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,890.70 : 1,495,481.85 = 322,857.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,890.70/1,495,481.85 = 322,857.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,890.70x = 1,495,481.85 × 322,857.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,890.70x = 482,827,232,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,827,232,290.01/996,890.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,333.17

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