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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,377.95, 1,499,171.99 and 325,511.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,377.95, 1,499,171.99 and 325,511.77 is: 488,301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,377.95 : 1,499,171.99 = 325,511.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,377.95/1,499,171.99 = 325,511.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,377.95x = 1,499,171.99 × 325,511.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,377.95x = 487,998,127,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,998,127,999.32/999,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,301.88

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