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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,769.50, 1,496,667.21 and 332,921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,769.50, 1,496,667.21 and 332,921.50 is: 499,386.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,769.50 : 1,496,667.21 = 332,921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,769.50/1,496,667.21 = 332,921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,769.50x = 1,496,667.21 × 332,921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,769.50x = 498,272,692,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,272,692,554.02/997,769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,386.57

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