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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,935.78, 1,495,639.38 and 323,015.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,935.78, 1,495,639.38 and 323,015.96 is: 484,600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,935.78 : 1,495,639.38 = 323,015.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,935.78/1,495,639.38 = 323,015.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,935.78x = 1,495,639.38 × 323,015.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,935.78x = 483,115,390,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,115,390,144.51/996,935.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,600.31

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