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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,255.04, 1,375,435.68 and 882,656.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,255.04, 1,375,435.68 and 882,656.96 is: 1,217,379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,255.04 : 1,375,435.68 = 882,656.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,255.04/1,375,435.68 = 882,656.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,255.04x = 1,375,435.68 × 882,656.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,255.04x = 1,214,037,875,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,037,875,984.33/997,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217,379.53

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