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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,231.64, 1,495,014.78 and 464,478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,231.64, 1,495,014.78 and 464,478.44 is: 696,329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,231.64 : 1,495,014.78 = 464,478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,231.64/1,495,014.78 = 464,478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,231.64x = 1,495,014.78 × 464,478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,231.64x = 694,402,132,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,402,132,791.34/997,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,329.82

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