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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,802.61, 1,499,859.44 and 325,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,802.61, 1,499,859.44 and 325,727 is: 488,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,802.61 : 1,499,859.44 = 325,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,802.61/1,499,859.44 = 325,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,802.61x = 1,499,859.44 × 325,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,802.61x = 488,544,715,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,544,715,812.88/999,802.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,641.17

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