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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,251.75, 1,496,714.49 and 517,773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,251.75, 1,496,714.49 and 517,773.87 is: 777,095.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,251.75 : 1,496,714.49 = 517,773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,251.75/1,496,714.49 = 517,773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,251.75x = 1,496,714.49 × 517,773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,251.75x = 774,959,653,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,959,653,772.38/997,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,095.31

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