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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,066.83, 1,495,286.55 and 322,991.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,066.83, 1,495,286.55 and 322,991.74 is: 484,385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,066.83 : 1,495,286.55 = 322,991.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,066.83/1,495,286.55 = 322,991.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,066.83x = 1,495,286.55 × 322,991.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,066.83x = 482,965,206,452.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,965,206,452.21/997,066.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,385.99

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