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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,559.59, 1,496,549.54 and 323,588.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,559.59, 1,496,549.54 and 323,588.27 is: 485,450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,559.59 : 1,496,549.54 = 323,588.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,559.59/1,496,549.54 = 323,588.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,559.59x = 1,496,549.54 × 323,588.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,559.59x = 484,265,876,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,265,876,617.90/997,559.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,450.58

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