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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,897.20, 1,495,491.60 and 322,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,897.20, 1,495,491.60 and 322,863.80 is: 484,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,897.20 : 1,495,491.60 = 322,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,897.20/1,495,491.60 = 322,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,897.20x = 1,495,491.60 × 322,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,897.20x = 482,840,100,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,840,100,844.08/996,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,342.92

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