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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,723.20, 1,496,584.80 and 981,976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,723.20, 1,496,584.80 and 981,976.80 is: 1,472,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,723.20 : 1,496,584.80 = 981,976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,723.20/1,496,584.80 = 981,976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,723.20x = 1,496,584.80 × 981,976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,723.20x = 1,469,611,552,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,611,552,832.64/997,723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,965.20

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