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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,769, 1,496,666.46 and 332,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,769, 1,496,666.46 and 332,921 is: 499,385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,769 : 1,496,666.46 = 332,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,769/1,496,666.46 = 332,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,769x = 1,496,666.46 × 332,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,769x = 498,271,694,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,271,694,529.66/997,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,385.82

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