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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,392.96, 1,495,091.74 and 357,522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,392.96, 1,495,091.74 and 357,522.64 is: 535,926.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,392.96 : 1,495,091.74 = 357,522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,392.96/1,495,091.74 = 357,522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,392.96x = 1,495,091.74 × 357,522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,392.96x = 534,529,145,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,529,145,926.99/997,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,926.33

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