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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,356.20, 1,496,034.30 and 576,415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,356.20, 1,496,034.30 and 576,415.40 is: 864,623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,356.20 : 1,496,034.30 = 576,415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,356.20/1,496,034.30 = 576,415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,356.20x = 1,496,034.30 × 576,415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,356.20x = 862,337,209,448.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,337,209,448.22/997,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,623.10

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