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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,238.44, 1,493,473.56 and 575,234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,238.44, 1,493,473.56 and 575,234.92 is: 861,477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,238.44 : 1,493,473.56 = 575,234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,238.44/1,493,473.56 = 575,234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,238.44x = 1,493,473.56 × 575,234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,238.44x = 859,098,143,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,098,143,808.72/997,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,477.16

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