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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,672.60, 1,496,730.03 and 287,645.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,672.60, 1,496,730.03 and 287,645.23 is: 431,531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,672.60 : 1,496,730.03 = 287,645.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,672.60/1,496,730.03 = 287,645.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,672.60x = 1,496,730.03 × 287,645.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,672.60x = 430,527,253,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,527,253,727.26/997,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,531.60

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