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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,240.48, 1,494,972.72 and 366,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,240.48, 1,494,972.72 and 366,007.84 is: 548,685.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,240.48 : 1,494,972.72 = 366,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,240.48/1,494,972.72 = 366,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,240.48x = 1,494,972.72 × 366,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,240.48x = 547,171,736,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,171,736,106.13/997,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,685.85

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