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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,526.48, 1,496,749.80 and 618,891.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,526.48, 1,496,749.80 and 618,891.98 is: 928,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,526.48 : 1,496,749.80 = 618,891.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,526.48/1,496,749.80 = 618,891.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,526.48x = 1,496,749.80 × 618,891.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,526.48x = 926,326,447,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,326,447,286.60/997,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,623.42

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