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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,471.68, 1,376,610 and 595,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,471.68, 1,376,610 and 595,063.68 is: 821,246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,471.68 : 1,376,610 = 595,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,471.68/1,376,610 = 595,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,471.68x = 1,376,610 × 595,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,471.68x = 819,170,612,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,170,612,524.80/997,471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,246.99

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