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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,899.20, 1,495,494.60 and 322,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,899.20, 1,495,494.60 and 322,865.80 is: 484,345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,899.20 : 1,495,494.60 = 322,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,899.20/1,495,494.60 = 322,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,899.20x = 1,495,494.60 × 322,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,899.20x = 482,844,060,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,844,060,424.68/996,899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,345.92

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