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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,105.14, 1,496,034.59 and 390,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,105.14, 1,496,034.59 and 390,327.06 is: 585,638.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,105.14 : 1,496,034.59 = 390,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,105.14/1,496,034.59 = 390,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,105.14x = 1,496,034.59 × 390,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,105.14x = 583,942,781,221.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,942,781,221.37/997,105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,638.12

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