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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,066.71, 1,495,286.36 and 322,991.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,066.71, 1,495,286.36 and 322,991.62 is: 484,385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,066.71 : 1,495,286.36 = 322,991.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,066.71/1,495,286.36 = 322,991.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,066.71x = 1,495,286.36 × 322,991.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,066.71x = 482,964,963,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,964,963,780.30/997,066.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,385.81

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