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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,372.80, 1,496,998.80 and 524,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,372.80, 1,496,998.80 and 524,397.60 is: 787,090.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,372.80 : 1,496,998.80 = 524,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,372.80/1,496,998.80 = 524,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,372.80x = 1,496,998.80 × 524,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,372.80x = 785,022,577,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,022,577,922.88/997,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,090.42

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