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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,526.14, 1,496,499.47 and 323,555.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,526.14, 1,496,499.47 and 323,555.01 is: 485,400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,526.14 : 1,496,499.47 = 323,555.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,526.14/1,496,499.47 = 323,555.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,526.14x = 1,496,499.47 × 323,555.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,526.14x = 484,199,894,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,199,894,964.53/997,526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,400.71

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