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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,527, 1,499,289.31 and 325,607.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,527, 1,499,289.31 and 325,607.21 is: 488,410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,527 : 1,499,289.31 = 325,607.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,527/1,499,289.31 = 325,607.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,527x = 1,499,289.31 × 325,607.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,527x = 488,179,409,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,179,409,211.93/999,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,410.43

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