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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,097.10, 1,377,793.26 and 710,118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,097.10, 1,377,793.26 and 710,118.96 is: 981,245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,097.10 : 1,377,793.26 = 710,118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,097.10/1,377,793.26 = 710,118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,097.10x = 1,377,793.26 × 710,118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,097.10x = 978,397,116,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,397,116,886.21/997,097.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,245.57

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