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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,175.70, 1,495,763.55 and 886,950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,175.70, 1,495,763.55 and 886,950.90 is: 1,330,426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,175.70 : 1,495,763.55 = 886,950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,175.70/1,495,763.55 = 886,950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,175.70x = 1,495,763.55 × 886,950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,175.70x = 1,326,668,826,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,668,826,859.70/997,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,426.35

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