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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,310.10, 1,495,965.15 and 465,869.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,310.10, 1,495,965.15 and 465,869.10 is: 698,803.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,310.10 : 1,495,965.15 = 465,869.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,310.10/1,495,965.15 = 465,869.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,310.10x = 1,495,965.15 × 465,869.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,310.10x = 696,923,938,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,923,938,061.87/997,310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,803.65

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