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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,851.46, 1,497,723.48 and 617,622.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,851.46, 1,497,723.48 and 617,622.03 is: 927,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,851.46 : 1,497,723.48 = 617,622.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,851.46/1,497,723.48 = 617,622.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,851.46x = 1,497,723.48 × 617,622.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,851.46x = 925,027,021,490.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,027,021,490.76/997,851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,018.76

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