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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,382.52, 1,496,104.02 and 323,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,382.52, 1,496,104.02 and 323,445.24 is: 485,177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,382.52 : 1,496,104.02 = 323,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,382.52/1,496,104.02 = 323,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,382.52x = 1,496,104.02 × 323,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,382.52x = 483,907,723,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,907,723,813.87/997,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,177.67

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