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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,389.96, 1,495,087.24 and 357,519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,389.96, 1,495,087.24 and 357,519.64 is: 535,921.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,389.96 : 1,495,087.24 = 357,519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,389.96/1,495,087.24 = 357,519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,389.96x = 1,495,087.24 × 357,519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,389.96x = 534,523,051,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,523,051,813.39/997,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,921.83

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