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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,071.63, 1,495,293.72 and 322,996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,071.63, 1,495,293.72 and 322,996.53 is: 484,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,071.63 : 1,495,293.72 = 322,996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,071.63/1,495,293.72 = 322,996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,071.63x = 1,495,293.72 × 322,996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,071.63x = 482,974,678,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,974,678,875.88/997,071.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,393.16

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