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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,533.80, 1,499,299.54 and 325,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,533.80, 1,499,299.54 and 325,614 is: 488,420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,533.80 : 1,499,299.54 = 325,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,533.80/1,499,299.54 = 325,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,533.80x = 1,499,299.54 × 325,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,533.80x = 488,192,920,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,192,920,417.56/999,533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,420.62

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