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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,528.70, 1,496,503.33 and 323,557.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,528.70, 1,496,503.33 and 323,557.57 is: 485,404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,528.70 : 1,496,503.33 = 323,557.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,528.70/1,496,503.33 = 323,557.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,528.70x = 1,496,503.33 × 323,557.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,528.70x = 484,204,983,833.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,204,983,833.46/997,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,404.56

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