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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,019.28, 1,495,479.24 and 365,883.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,019.28, 1,495,479.24 and 365,883.48 is: 548,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,019.28 : 1,495,479.24 = 365,883.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,019.28/1,495,479.24 = 365,883.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,019.28x = 1,495,479.24 × 365,883.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,019.28x = 547,171,148,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,171,148,598.96/997,019.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,806.99

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