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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,029.90, 1,495,544.85 and 365,861.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,029.90, 1,495,544.85 and 365,861.70 is: 548,792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,029.90 : 1,495,544.85 = 365,861.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,029.90/1,495,544.85 = 365,861.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,029.90x = 1,495,544.85 × 365,861.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,029.90x = 547,162,581,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,162,581,247.25/997,029.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,792.55

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