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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,773.50, 1,496,673.22 and 332,925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,773.50, 1,496,673.22 and 332,925.50 is: 499,392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,773.50 : 1,496,673.22 = 332,925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,773.50/1,496,673.22 = 332,925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,773.50x = 1,496,673.22 × 332,925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,773.50x = 498,280,680,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,280,680,105.11/997,773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,392.58

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