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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,822.80, 1,496,734.20 and 323,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,822.80, 1,496,734.20 and 323,902.80 is: 485,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,822.80 : 1,496,734.20 = 323,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,822.80/1,496,734.20 = 323,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,822.80x = 1,496,734.20 × 323,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,822.80x = 484,796,398,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,796,398,235.76/997,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,854.20

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