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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,524.95, 1,499,286.27 and 325,605.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,524.95, 1,499,286.27 and 325,605.18 is: 488,407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,524.95 : 1,499,286.27 = 325,605.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,524.95/1,499,286.27 = 325,605.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,524.95x = 1,499,286.27 × 325,605.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,524.95x = 488,175,375,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,175,375,814.88/999,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,407.39

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