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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,584.60, 1,497,759.30 and 787,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,584.60, 1,497,759.30 and 787,459.80 is: 1,182,280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,584.60 : 1,497,759.30 = 787,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,584.60/1,497,759.30 = 787,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,584.60x = 1,497,759.30 × 787,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,584.60x = 1,179,425,238,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,425,238,826.14/997,584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,280.92

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