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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,246.08, 1,496,413.44 and 577,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,246.08, 1,496,413.44 and 577,342.08 is: 866,328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,246.08 : 1,496,413.44 = 577,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,246.08/1,496,413.44 = 577,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,246.08x = 1,496,413.44 × 577,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,246.08x = 863,942,447,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,942,447,989.56/997,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,328.25

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