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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,224.04, 1,375,690.50 and 724,869.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,224.04, 1,375,690.50 and 724,869.64 is: 999,972.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,224.04 : 1,375,690.50 = 724,869.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,224.04/1,375,690.50 = 724,869.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,224.04x = 1,375,690.50 × 724,869.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,224.04x = 997,196,277,486.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,196,277,486.42/997,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,972.16

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