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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,842.84, 1,496,742.99 and 323,923.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,842.84, 1,496,742.99 and 323,923.04 is: 485,877.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,842.84 : 1,496,742.99 = 323,923.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,842.84/1,496,742.99 = 323,923.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,842.84x = 1,496,742.99 × 323,923.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,842.84x = 484,829,539,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,829,539,419.49/997,842.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,877.66

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