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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,514.43, 1,496,482.04 and 323,543.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,514.43, 1,496,482.04 and 323,543.39 is: 485,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,514.43 : 1,496,482.04 = 323,543.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,514.43/1,496,482.04 = 323,543.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,514.43x = 1,496,482.04 × 323,543.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,514.43x = 484,176,865,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,176,865,622.16/997,514.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,383.32

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