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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,447.46, 1,496,389.96 and 323,596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,447.46, 1,496,389.96 and 323,596.92 is: 485,466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,447.46 : 1,496,389.96 = 323,596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,447.46/1,496,389.96 = 323,596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,447.46x = 1,496,389.96 × 323,596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,447.46x = 484,227,182,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,227,182,174.92/997,447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,466.35

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