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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,526, 1,499,287.81 and 325,606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,526, 1,499,287.81 and 325,606.21 is: 488,408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,526 : 1,499,287.81 = 325,606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,526/1,499,287.81 = 325,606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,526x = 1,499,287.81 × 325,606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,526x = 488,177,421,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,177,421,513.30/999,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,408.93

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