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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,518.26, 1,496,487.65 and 323,547.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,518.26, 1,496,487.65 and 323,547.13 is: 485,388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,518.26 : 1,496,487.65 = 323,547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,518.26/1,496,487.65 = 323,547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,518.26x = 1,496,487.65 × 323,547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,518.26x = 484,184,284,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,184,284,237.94/997,518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,388.89

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