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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,764.90, 1,496,501.55 and 287,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,764.90, 1,496,501.55 and 287,718.90 is: 431,536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,764.90 : 1,496,501.55 = 287,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,764.90/1,496,501.55 = 287,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,764.90x = 1,496,501.55 × 287,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,764.90x = 430,571,779,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,571,779,814.30/997,764.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,536.31

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