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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,701.88, 1,497,053.22 and 465,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,701.88, 1,497,053.22 and 465,264.40 is: 698,129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,701.88 : 1,497,053.22 = 465,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,701.88/1,497,053.22 = 465,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,701.88x = 1,497,053.22 × 465,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,701.88x = 696,525,568,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,525,568,171.37/997,701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,129.95

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