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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,139.24, 1,495,583.54 and 277,534.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,139.24, 1,495,583.54 and 277,534.91 is: 416,267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,139.24 : 1,495,583.54 = 277,534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,139.24/1,495,583.54 = 277,534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,139.24x = 1,495,583.54 × 277,534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,139.24x = 415,076,647,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,076,647,419.88/997,139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,267.49

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