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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,223.04, 1,495,834.50 and 465,116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,223.04, 1,495,834.50 and 465,116.22 is: 697,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,223.04 : 1,495,834.50 = 465,116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,223.04/1,495,834.50 = 465,116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,223.04x = 1,495,834.50 × 465,116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,223.04x = 695,736,888,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,736,888,385.59/997,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,674.30

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