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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,939.28, 1,495,644.64 and 323,019.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,939.28, 1,495,644.64 and 323,019.46 is: 484,605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,939.28 : 1,495,644.64 = 323,019.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,939.28/1,495,644.64 = 323,019.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,939.28x = 1,495,644.64 × 323,019.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,939.28x = 483,122,323,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,122,323,964.69/996,939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,605.57

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