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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,076.72, 1,495,812.30 and 365,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,076.72, 1,495,812.30 and 365,996 is: 549,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,076.72 : 1,495,812.30 = 365,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,076.72/1,495,812.30 = 365,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,076.72x = 1,495,812.30 × 365,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,076.72x = 547,461,318,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,461,318,550.80/997,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,066.39

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