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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,581.80, 1,496,591.40 and 323,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,581.80, 1,496,591.40 and 323,548.40 is: 485,393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,581.80 : 1,496,591.40 = 323,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,581.80/1,496,591.40 = 323,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,581.80x = 1,496,591.40 × 323,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,581.80x = 484,219,752,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,219,752,923.76/997,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,393.53

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