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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,515.23, 1,496,483.15 and 323,544.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,515.23, 1,496,483.15 and 323,544.11 is: 485,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,515.23 : 1,496,483.15 = 323,544.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,515.23/1,496,483.15 = 323,544.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,515.23x = 1,496,483.15 × 323,544.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,515.23x = 484,178,299,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,178,299,796.61/997,515.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,384.37

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