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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,639.67, 1,496,680.95 and 287,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,639.67, 1,496,680.95 and 287,612.30 is: 431,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,639.67 : 1,496,680.95 = 287,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,639.67/1,496,680.95 = 287,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,639.67x = 1,496,680.95 × 287,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,639.67x = 430,463,850,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,463,850,395.69/997,639.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,482.29

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