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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,067.58, 1,495,287.68 and 322,992.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,067.58, 1,495,287.68 and 322,992.50 is: 484,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,067.58 : 1,495,287.68 = 322,992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,067.58/1,495,287.68 = 322,992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,067.58x = 1,495,287.68 × 322,992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,067.58x = 482,966,696,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,966,696,891.00/997,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,387.12

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