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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,332, 1,376,417.76 and 594,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,332, 1,376,417.76 and 594,924 is: 821,054.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,332 : 1,376,417.76 = 594,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,332/1,376,417.76 = 594,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,332x = 1,376,417.76 × 594,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,332x = 818,863,959,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,863,959,450.24/997,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,054.53

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