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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,738.60, 1,494,966.30 and 576,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,738.60, 1,494,966.30 and 576,279.40 is: 863,470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,738.60 : 1,494,966.30 = 576,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,738.60/1,494,966.30 = 576,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,738.60x = 1,494,966.30 × 576,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,738.60x = 861,518,282,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,518,282,384.22/997,738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,470.94

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