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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,514.69, 1,496,482.31 and 323,543.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,514.69, 1,496,482.31 and 323,543.56 is: 485,383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,514.69 : 1,496,482.31 = 323,543.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,514.69/1,496,482.31 = 323,543.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,514.69x = 1,496,482.31 × 323,543.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,514.69x = 484,177,208,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,177,208,695.50/997,514.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,383.54

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