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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,373.08, 1,496,391.72 and 323,476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,373.08, 1,496,391.72 and 323,476.36 is: 485,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,373.08 : 1,496,391.72 = 323,476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,373.08/1,496,391.72 = 323,476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,373.08x = 1,496,391.72 × 323,476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,373.08x = 484,047,346,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,047,346,719.74/997,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,322.25

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