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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,183.98, 1,374,456.87 and 706,422.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,183.98, 1,374,456.87 and 706,422.33 is: 973,688.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,183.98 : 1,374,456.87 = 706,422.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,183.98/1,374,456.87 = 706,422.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,183.98x = 1,374,456.87 × 706,422.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,183.98x = 970,947,024,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,947,024,589.91/997,183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,688.95

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