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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,314.56, 1,496,002.08 and 390,078.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,314.56, 1,496,002.08 and 390,078.64 is: 585,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,314.56 : 1,496,002.08 = 390,078.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,314.56/1,496,002.08 = 390,078.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,314.56x = 1,496,002.08 × 390,078.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,314.56x = 583,558,456,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,558,456,803.57/997,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,129.79

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