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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,233.60, 1,493,744.40 and 660,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,233.60, 1,493,744.40 and 660,435.60 is: 989,258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,233.60 : 1,493,744.40 = 660,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,233.60/1,493,744.40 = 660,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,233.60x = 1,493,744.40 × 660,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,233.60x = 986,521,979,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,521,979,060.64/997,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,258.66

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