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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,717.41, 1,496,187.87 and 323,635.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,717.41, 1,496,187.87 and 323,635.71 is: 485,327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,717.41 : 1,496,187.87 = 323,635.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,717.41/1,496,187.87 = 323,635.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,717.41x = 1,496,187.87 × 323,635.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,717.41x = 484,219,823,600.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,219,823,600.84/997,717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,327.63

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