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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,211.10, 1,495,422.96 and 365,780.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,211.10, 1,495,422.96 and 365,780.46 is: 548,526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,211.10 : 1,495,422.96 = 365,780.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,211.10/1,495,422.96 = 365,780.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,211.10x = 1,495,422.96 × 365,780.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,211.10x = 546,996,498,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,996,498,203.36/997,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,526.28

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