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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,522.17, 1,496,493.69 and 323,551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,522.17, 1,496,493.69 and 323,551.14 is: 485,394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,522.17 : 1,496,493.69 = 323,551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,522.17/1,496,493.69 = 323,551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,522.17x = 1,496,493.69 × 323,551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,522.17x = 484,192,239,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,192,239,402.31/997,522.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,394.97

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