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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,855.31, 1,497,729.25 and 617,625.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,855.31, 1,497,729.25 and 617,625.89 is: 927,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,855.31 : 1,497,729.25 = 617,625.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,855.31/1,497,729.25 = 617,625.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,855.31x = 1,497,729.25 × 617,625.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,855.31x = 925,036,361,010.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,036,361,010.28/997,855.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,024.54

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