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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,855.46, 1,497,729.48 and 617,626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,855.46, 1,497,729.48 and 617,626.04 is: 927,024.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,855.46 : 1,497,729.48 = 617,626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,855.46/1,497,729.48 = 617,626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,855.46x = 1,497,729.48 × 617,626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,855.46x = 925,036,727,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,036,727,723.66/997,855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,024.77

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