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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,769.75, 1,496,667.59 and 332,921.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,769.75, 1,496,667.59 and 332,921.75 is: 499,386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,769.75 : 1,496,667.59 = 332,921.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,769.75/1,496,667.59 = 332,921.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,769.75x = 1,496,667.59 × 332,921.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,769.75x = 498,273,191,566.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,273,191,566.47/997,769.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,386.95

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