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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,417.35, 1,498,340.43 and 618,618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,417.35, 1,498,340.43 and 618,618.06 is: 929,300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,417.35 : 1,498,340.43 = 618,618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,417.35/1,498,340.43 = 618,618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,417.35x = 1,498,340.43 × 618,618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,417.35x = 926,900,450,026.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,900,450,026.17/997,417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,300.51

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