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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,907.40, 1,496,715.30 and 287,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,907.40, 1,496,715.30 and 287,861.40 is: 431,750.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,907.40 : 1,496,715.30 = 287,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,907.40/1,496,715.30 = 287,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,907.40x = 1,496,715.30 × 287,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,907.40x = 430,846,561,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,846,561,659.42/997,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,750.04

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