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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,875.45, 1,497,314.57 and 465,438.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,875.45, 1,497,314.57 and 465,438.15 is: 698,391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,875.45 : 1,497,314.57 = 465,438.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,875.45/1,497,314.57 = 465,438.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,875.45x = 1,497,314.57 × 465,438.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,875.45x = 696,907,321,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,907,321,101.66/997,875.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,391.09

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