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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,067.12, 1,495,286.97 and 322,992.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,067.12, 1,495,286.97 and 322,992.03 is: 484,386.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,067.12 : 1,495,286.97 = 322,992.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,067.12/1,495,286.97 = 322,992.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,067.12x = 1,495,286.97 × 322,992.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,067.12x = 482,965,773,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,965,773,872.85/997,067.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,386.42

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