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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,337.28, 1,496,135.16 and 457,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,337.28, 1,496,135.16 and 457,463.40 is: 686,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,337.28 : 1,496,135.16 = 457,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,337.28/1,496,135.16 = 457,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,337.28x = 1,496,135.16 × 457,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,337.28x = 684,427,077,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,427,077,153.14/997,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,254.38

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