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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,210.80, 1,495,816.20 and 287,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,210.80, 1,495,816.20 and 287,310.60 is: 430,965.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,210.80 : 1,495,816.20 = 287,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,210.80/1,495,816.20 = 287,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,210.80x = 1,495,816.20 × 287,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,210.80x = 429,763,849,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,763,849,911.72/997,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,965.90

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