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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,434.66, 1,496,370.76 and 323,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,434.66, 1,496,370.76 and 323,584.12 is: 485,447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,434.66 : 1,496,370.76 = 323,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,434.66/1,496,370.76 = 323,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,434.66x = 1,496,370.76 × 323,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,434.66x = 484,201,810,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,201,810,032.91/997,434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,447.15

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