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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,550.70, 1,496,034.45 and 357,780.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,550.70, 1,496,034.45 and 357,780.30 is: 536,565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,550.70 : 1,496,034.45 = 357,780.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,550.70/1,496,034.45 = 357,780.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,550.70x = 1,496,034.45 × 357,780.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,550.70x = 535,251,654,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,251,654,331.34/997,550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,565.87

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