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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,472.70, 1,496,209.05 and 887,247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,472.70, 1,496,209.05 and 887,247.90 is: 1,330,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,472.70 : 1,496,209.05 = 887,247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,472.70/1,496,209.05 = 887,247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,472.70x = 1,496,209.05 × 887,247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,472.70x = 1,327,508,337,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,508,337,573.50/997,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,871.85

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