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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,516.30, 1,496,484.86 and 323,545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,516.30, 1,496,484.86 and 323,545.26 is: 485,386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,516.30 : 1,496,484.86 = 323,545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,516.30/1,496,484.86 = 323,545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,516.30x = 1,496,484.86 × 323,545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,516.30x = 484,180,583,114.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,180,583,114.76/997,516.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,386.14

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