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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,315.20, 1,495,934.40 and 332,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,315.20, 1,495,934.40 and 332,467.20 is: 498,688.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,315.20 : 1,495,934.40 = 332,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,315.20/1,495,934.40 = 332,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,315.20x = 1,495,934.40 × 332,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,315.20x = 497,349,121,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,349,121,351.68/997,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,688.00

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