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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,651.40, 1,496,477.10 and 997,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,651.40, 1,496,477.10 and 997,651.40 is: 1,496,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,651.40 : 1,496,477.10 = 997,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,651.40/1,496,477.10 = 997,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,651.40x = 1,496,477.10 × 997,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,651.40x = 1,492,962,473,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,962,473,882.94/997,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,477.10

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