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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,513.85, 1,496,481.21 and 323,542.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,513.85, 1,496,481.21 and 323,542.82 is: 485,382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,513.85 : 1,496,481.21 = 323,542.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,513.85/1,496,481.21 = 323,542.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,513.85x = 1,496,481.21 × 323,542.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,513.85x = 484,175,754,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,175,754,501.62/997,513.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,382.49

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