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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,719.22, 1,496,190.59 and 323,637.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,719.22, 1,496,190.59 and 323,637.53 is: 485,330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,719.22 : 1,496,190.59 = 323,637.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,719.22/1,496,190.59 = 323,637.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,719.22x = 1,496,190.59 × 323,637.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,719.22x = 484,223,419,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,223,419,071.34/997,719.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,330.35

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