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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,614.30, 1,496,421.45 and 682,686.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,614.30, 1,496,421.45 and 682,686.30 is: 1,024,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,614.30 : 1,496,421.45 = 682,686.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,614.30/1,496,421.45 = 682,686.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,614.30x = 1,496,421.45 × 682,686.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,614.30x = 1,021,586,422,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,586,422,941.14/997,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,029.45

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