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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,524.27, 1,496,496.84 and 323,553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,524.27, 1,496,496.84 and 323,553.24 is: 485,398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,524.27 : 1,496,496.84 = 323,553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,524.27/1,496,496.84 = 323,553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,524.27x = 1,496,496.84 × 323,553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,524.27x = 484,196,401,231.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,196,401,231.76/997,524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,398.12

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