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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,180.80, 1,495,550.88 and 287,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,180.80, 1,495,550.88 and 287,050.56 is: 430,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,180.80 : 1,495,550.88 = 287,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,180.80/1,495,550.88 = 287,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,180.80x = 1,495,550.88 × 287,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,180.80x = 429,298,717,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,298,717,612.49/997,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,512.42

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