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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,545.78, 1,499,316.85 and 325,626.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,545.78, 1,499,316.85 and 325,626.29 is: 488,438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,545.78 : 1,499,316.85 = 325,626.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,545.78/1,499,316.85 = 325,626.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,545.78x = 1,499,316.85 × 325,626.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,545.78x = 488,216,986,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,216,986,334.21/999,545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,438.84

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