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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,941.36, 1,376,768.16 and 615,303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,941.36, 1,376,768.16 and 615,303.84 is: 848,878.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,941.36 : 1,376,768.16 = 615,303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,941.36/1,376,768.16 = 615,303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,941.36x = 1,376,768.16 × 615,303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,941.36x = 847,130,735,637.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,130,735,637.73/997,941.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,878.27

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