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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,914.64, 1,497,818.20 and 617,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,914.64, 1,497,818.20 and 617,685.12 is: 927,113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,914.64 : 1,497,818.20 = 617,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,914.64/1,497,818.20 = 617,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,914.64x = 1,497,818.20 × 617,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,914.64x = 925,180,014,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,180,014,605.18/997,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,113.38

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