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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,046.70, 1,495,278.45 and 357,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,046.70, 1,495,278.45 and 357,276.30 is: 535,809.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,046.70 : 1,495,278.45 = 357,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,046.70/1,495,278.45 = 357,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,046.70x = 1,495,278.45 × 357,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,046.70x = 534,227,552,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,227,552,085.74/997,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,809.96

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