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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,277.20, 1,495,877.40 and 332,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,277.20, 1,495,877.40 and 332,429.20 is: 498,631.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,277.20 : 1,495,877.40 = 332,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,277.20/1,495,877.40 = 332,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,277.20x = 1,495,877.40 × 332,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,277.20x = 497,273,327,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,273,327,380.08/997,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,631.00

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