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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,935.28, 1,495,638.63 and 323,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,935.28, 1,495,638.63 and 323,015.46 is: 484,599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,935.28 : 1,495,638.63 = 323,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,935.28/1,495,638.63 = 323,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,935.28x = 1,495,638.63 × 323,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,935.28x = 483,114,400,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,114,400,063.22/996,935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,599.56

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