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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,023.08, 1,496,022.54 and 617,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,023.08, 1,496,022.54 and 617,842.40 is: 927,065.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,023.08 : 1,496,022.54 = 617,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,023.08/1,496,022.54 = 617,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,023.08x = 1,496,022.54 × 617,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,023.08x = 924,306,156,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,306,156,567.70/997,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,065.96

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