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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,698.70, 1,496,548.05 and 981,952.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,698.70, 1,496,548.05 and 981,952.30 is: 1,472,928.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,698.70 : 1,496,548.05 = 981,952.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,698.70/1,496,548.05 = 981,952.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,698.70x = 1,496,548.05 × 981,952.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,698.70x = 1,469,538,799,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,538,799,758.02/997,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,928.45

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