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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,226.64, 1,495,007.28 and 464,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,226.64, 1,495,007.28 and 464,473.44 is: 696,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,226.64 : 1,495,007.28 = 464,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,226.64/1,495,007.28 = 464,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,226.64x = 1,495,007.28 × 464,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,226.64x = 694,391,174,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,391,174,166.64/997,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,322.33

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