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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,515.80, 1,496,273.70 and 597,950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,515.80, 1,496,273.70 and 597,950.90 is: 896,926.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,515.80 : 1,496,273.70 = 597,950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,515.80/1,496,273.70 = 597,950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,515.80x = 1,496,273.70 × 597,950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,515.80x = 894,698,205,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,698,205,561.33/997,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,926.35

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