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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,112.75, 1,495,865.96 and 366,032.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,112.75, 1,495,865.96 and 366,032.03 is: 549,120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,112.75 : 1,495,865.96 = 366,032.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,112.75/1,495,865.96 = 366,032.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,112.75x = 1,495,865.96 × 366,032.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,112.75x = 547,534,858,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,534,858,601.44/997,112.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,120.30

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