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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,316.20, 1,495,974.30 and 576,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,316.20, 1,495,974.30 and 576,375.40 is: 864,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,316.20 : 1,495,974.30 = 576,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,316.20/1,495,974.30 = 576,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,316.20x = 1,495,974.30 × 576,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,316.20x = 862,242,785,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,242,785,552.22/997,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,563.10

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