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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,088.84, 1,375,589.22 and 614,449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,088.84, 1,375,589.22 and 614,449.16 is: 847,697.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,088.84 : 1,375,589.22 = 614,449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,088.84/1,375,589.22 = 614,449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,088.84x = 1,375,589.22 × 614,449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,088.84x = 845,229,640,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,229,640,734.06/997,088.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,697.42

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