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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,772.50, 1,496,671.71 and 332,924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,772.50, 1,496,671.71 and 332,924.50 is: 499,391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,772.50 : 1,496,671.71 = 332,924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,772.50/1,496,671.71 = 332,924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,772.50x = 1,496,671.71 × 332,924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,772.50x = 498,278,680,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,278,680,715.90/997,772.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,391.07

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