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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,614.20, 1,496,921.88 and 465,176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,614.20, 1,496,921.88 and 465,176.90 is: 697,998.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,614.20 : 1,496,921.88 = 465,176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,614.20/1,496,921.88 = 465,176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,614.20x = 1,496,921.88 × 465,176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,614.20x = 696,333,479,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,333,479,680.57/997,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,998.77

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