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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,682.04, 1,375,817.58 and 615,627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,682.04, 1,375,817.58 and 615,627.72 is: 848,959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,682.04 : 1,375,817.58 = 615,627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,682.04/1,375,817.58 = 615,627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,682.04x = 1,375,817.58 × 615,627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,682.04x = 846,991,439,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,991,439,911.32/997,682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,959.29

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