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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,258.08, 1,496,431.44 and 577,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,258.08, 1,496,431.44 and 577,354.08 is: 866,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,258.08 : 1,496,431.44 = 577,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,258.08/1,496,431.44 = 577,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,258.08x = 1,496,431.44 × 577,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,258.08x = 863,970,797,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,970,797,324.28/997,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,346.25

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