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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,525.87, 1,499,287.62 and 325,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,525.87, 1,499,287.62 and 325,606.08 is: 488,408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,525.87 : 1,499,287.62 = 325,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,525.87/1,499,287.62 = 325,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,525.87x = 1,499,287.62 × 325,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,525.87x = 488,177,164,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,177,164,740.73/999,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,408.73

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