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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,950.33, 1,495,152.14 and 571,469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,950.33, 1,495,152.14 and 571,469.13 is: 856,188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,950.33 : 1,495,152.14 = 571,469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,950.33/1,495,152.14 = 571,469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,950.33x = 1,495,152.14 × 571,469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,950.33x = 854,433,289,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,433,289,806.09/997,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,188.19

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