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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,166.70, 1,495,458.45 and 357,396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,166.70, 1,495,458.45 and 357,396.30 is: 535,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,166.70 : 1,495,458.45 = 357,396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,166.70/1,495,458.45 = 357,396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,166.70x = 1,495,458.45 × 357,396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,166.70x = 534,471,316,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,471,316,833.74/997,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,989.94

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