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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,687.80, 1,493,421.30 and 966,583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,687.80, 1,493,421.30 and 966,583.80 is: 1,446,862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,687.80 : 1,493,421.30 = 966,583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,687.80/1,493,421.30 = 966,583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,687.80x = 1,493,421.30 × 966,583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,687.80x = 1,443,516,835,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,516,835,154.94/997,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,862.27

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