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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,661.10, 1,496,712.78 and 287,633.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,661.10, 1,496,712.78 and 287,633.73 is: 431,514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,661.10 : 1,496,712.78 = 287,633.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,661.10/1,496,712.78 = 287,633.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,661.10x = 1,496,712.78 × 287,633.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,661.10x = 430,505,079,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,505,079,650.07/997,661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,514.35

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