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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,460.80, 1,497,130.80 and 524,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,460.80, 1,497,130.80 and 524,485.60 is: 787,222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,460.80 : 1,497,130.80 = 524,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,460.80/1,497,130.80 = 524,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,460.80x = 1,497,130.80 × 524,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,460.80x = 785,223,545,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,223,545,916.48/997,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,222.46

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