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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,575.82, 1,496,573.88 and 323,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,575.82, 1,496,573.88 and 323,604.50 is: 485,474.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,575.82 : 1,496,573.88 = 323,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,575.82/1,496,573.88 = 323,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,575.82x = 1,496,573.88 × 323,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,575.82x = 484,298,036,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,298,036,614.21/997,575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,474.92

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