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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,449.08, 1,496,383.78 and 323,477.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,449.08, 1,496,383.78 and 323,477.83 is: 485,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,449.08 : 1,496,383.78 = 323,477.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,449.08/1,496,383.78 = 323,477.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,449.08x = 1,496,383.78 × 323,477.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,449.08x = 484,046,979,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,046,979,063.38/997,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,284.90

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