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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,067.70, 1,495,601.55 and 464,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,067.70, 1,495,601.55 and 464,411.70 is: 696,617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,067.70 : 1,495,601.55 = 464,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,067.70/1,495,601.55 = 464,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,067.70x = 1,495,601.55 × 464,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,067.70x = 694,574,858,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,574,858,358.14/997,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,617.55

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