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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,462.41, 1,495,510.13 and 357,752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,462.41, 1,495,510.13 and 357,752.46 is: 536,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,462.41 : 1,495,510.13 = 357,752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,462.41/1,495,510.13 = 357,752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,462.41x = 1,495,510.13 × 357,752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,462.41x = 535,022,426,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,022,426,173.66/997,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,383.55

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