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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,732.20, 1,496,598.30 and 981,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,732.20, 1,496,598.30 and 981,985.80 is: 1,472,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,732.20 : 1,496,598.30 = 981,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,732.20/1,496,598.30 = 981,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,732.20x = 1,496,598.30 × 981,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,732.20x = 1,469,638,278,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,638,278,904.14/997,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,978.70

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