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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,660.80, 1,496,491.20 and 661,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,660.80, 1,496,491.20 and 661,737.60 is: 992,606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,660.80 : 1,496,491.20 = 661,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,660.80/1,496,491.20 = 661,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,660.80x = 1,496,491.20 × 661,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,660.80x = 990,284,495,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,284,495,109.12/997,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,606.40

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