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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,448.84, 1,496,383.43 and 323,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,448.84, 1,496,383.43 and 323,477.60 is: 485,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,448.84 : 1,496,383.43 = 323,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,448.84/1,496,383.43 = 323,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,448.84x = 1,496,383.43 × 323,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,448.84x = 484,046,511,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,046,511,516.86/997,448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,284.55

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