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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,908.28, 1,495,598.13 and 322,988.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,908.28, 1,495,598.13 and 322,988.49 is: 484,559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,908.28 : 1,495,598.13 = 322,988.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,908.28/1,495,598.13 = 322,988.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,908.28x = 1,495,598.13 × 322,988.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,908.28x = 483,060,981,655.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,060,981,655.52/996,908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,559.10

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