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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,869.47, 1,497,925.94 and 399,252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,869.47, 1,497,925.94 and 399,252.93 is: 599,328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,869.47 : 1,497,925.94 = 399,252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,869.47/1,497,925.94 = 399,252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,869.47x = 1,497,925.94 × 399,252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,869.47x = 598,051,318,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,051,318,471.74/997,869.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,328.21

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