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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,322.40, 1,495,837.80 and 287,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,322.40, 1,495,837.80 and 287,276.40 is: 430,872.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,322.40 : 1,495,837.80 = 287,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,322.40/1,495,837.80 = 287,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,322.40x = 1,495,837.80 × 287,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,322.40x = 429,718,898,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,718,898,167.92/997,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,872.60

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