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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,239.60, 1,495,871.55 and 323,315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,239.60, 1,495,871.55 and 323,315.55 is: 484,977.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,239.60 : 1,495,871.55 = 323,315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,239.60/1,495,871.55 = 323,315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,239.60x = 1,495,871.55 × 323,315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,239.60x = 483,638,532,917.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,638,532,917.60/997,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,977.26

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