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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,562.20, 1,496,051.70 and 357,791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,562.20, 1,496,051.70 and 357,791.80 is: 536,583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,562.20 : 1,496,051.70 = 357,791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,562.20/1,496,051.70 = 357,791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,562.20x = 1,496,051.70 × 357,791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,562.20x = 535,275,030,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,275,030,636.06/997,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,583.11

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