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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,465.91, 1,495,515.37 and 357,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,465.91, 1,495,515.37 and 357,755.96 is: 536,388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,465.91 : 1,495,515.37 = 357,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,465.91/1,495,515.37 = 357,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,465.91x = 1,495,515.37 × 357,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,465.91x = 535,029,536,889.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,029,536,889.11/997,465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,388.79

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