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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,515.36, 1,496,483.46 and 323,544.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,515.36, 1,496,483.46 and 323,544.33 is: 485,384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,515.36 : 1,496,483.46 = 323,544.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,515.36/1,496,483.46 = 323,544.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,515.36x = 1,496,483.46 × 323,544.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,515.36x = 484,178,738,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,178,738,421.78/997,515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,384.74

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