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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,237.44, 1,493,472.06 and 575,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,237.44, 1,493,472.06 and 575,233.92 is: 861,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,237.44 : 1,493,472.06 = 575,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,237.44/1,493,472.06 = 575,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,237.44x = 1,493,472.06 × 575,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,237.44x = 859,095,787,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,095,787,484.28/997,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,475.67

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