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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,031.46, 1,492,922.79 and 596,722.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,031.46, 1,492,922.79 and 596,722.98 is: 893,513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,031.46 : 1,492,922.79 = 596,722.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,031.46/1,492,922.79 = 596,722.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,031.46x = 1,492,922.79 × 596,722.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,031.46x = 890,861,336,158.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,861,336,158.71/997,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,513.77

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