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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,066.77, 1,495,286.46 and 322,991.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,066.77, 1,495,286.46 and 322,991.68 is: 484,385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,066.77 : 1,495,286.46 = 322,991.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,066.77/1,495,286.46 = 322,991.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,066.77x = 1,495,286.46 × 322,991.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,066.77x = 482,965,084,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,965,084,181.69/997,066.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,385.90

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