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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,517.26, 1,496,486.15 and 323,546.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,517.26, 1,496,486.15 and 323,546.13 is: 485,387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,517.26 : 1,496,486.15 = 323,546.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,517.26/1,496,486.15 = 323,546.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,517.26x = 1,496,486.15 × 323,546.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,517.26x = 484,182,302,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,182,302,431.10/997,517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,387.39

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