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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,903.86, 1,376,716.41 and 615,266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,903.86, 1,376,716.41 and 615,266.34 is: 848,826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,903.86 : 1,376,716.41 = 615,266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,903.86/1,376,716.41 = 615,266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,903.86x = 1,376,716.41 × 615,266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,903.86x = 847,047,266,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,047,266,798.64/997,903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,826.53

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