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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,716.41, 1,496,186.37 and 323,634.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,716.41, 1,496,186.37 and 323,634.71 is: 485,326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,716.41 : 1,496,186.37 = 323,634.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,716.41/1,496,186.37 = 323,634.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,716.41x = 1,496,186.37 × 323,634.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,716.41x = 484,217,845,701.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,217,845,701.37/997,716.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,326.13

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