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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,239.69, 1,493,475.44 and 575,236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,239.69, 1,493,475.44 and 575,236.17 is: 861,479.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,239.69 : 1,493,475.44 = 575,236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,239.69/1,493,475.44 = 575,236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,239.69x = 1,493,475.44 × 575,236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,239.69x = 859,101,089,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,101,089,218.48/997,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,479.04

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