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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,150.64, 1,495,728.44 and 398,160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,150.64, 1,495,728.44 and 398,160.56 is: 597,241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,150.64 : 1,495,728.44 = 398,160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,150.64/1,495,728.44 = 398,160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,150.64x = 1,495,728.44 × 398,160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,150.64x = 595,540,073,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,540,073,278.33/997,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,241.83

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