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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,516.11, 1,496,484.59 and 323,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,516.11, 1,496,484.59 and 323,545.08 is: 485,385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,516.11 : 1,496,484.59 = 323,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,516.11/1,496,484.59 = 323,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,516.11x = 1,496,484.59 × 323,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,516.11x = 484,180,224,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,180,224,772.59/997,516.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,385.87

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