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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,767.08, 1,496,748.81 and 268,281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,767.08, 1,496,748.81 and 268,281.22 is: 402,448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,767.08 : 1,496,748.81 = 268,281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,767.08/1,496,748.81 = 268,281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,767.08x = 1,496,748.81 × 268,281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,767.08x = 401,549,589,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,549,589,296.60/997,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,448.22

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