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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,071.58, 1,495,293.66 and 322,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,071.58, 1,495,293.66 and 322,996.48 is: 484,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,071.58 : 1,495,293.66 = 322,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,071.58/1,495,293.66 = 322,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,071.58x = 1,495,293.66 × 322,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,071.58x = 482,974,588,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,974,588,746.32/997,071.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,393.10

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