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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,544.20, 1,496,510.70 and 428,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,544.20, 1,496,510.70 and 428,924.20 is: 643,469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,544.20 : 1,496,510.70 = 428,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,544.20/1,496,510.70 = 428,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,544.20x = 1,496,510.70 × 428,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,544.20x = 641,889,654,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,889,654,788.94/997,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,469.89

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