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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,674.98, 1,496,733.59 and 287,647.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,674.98, 1,496,733.59 and 287,647.61 is: 431,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,674.98 : 1,496,733.59 = 287,647.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,674.98/1,496,733.59 = 287,647.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,674.98x = 1,496,733.59 × 287,647.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,674.98x = 430,531,833,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,531,833,205.67/997,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,535.16

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