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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,442.40, 1,496,163.60 and 366,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,442.40, 1,496,163.60 and 366,274.20 is: 549,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,442.40 : 1,496,163.60 = 366,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,442.40/1,496,163.60 = 366,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,442.40x = 1,496,163.60 × 366,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,442.40x = 548,006,125,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,006,125,659.12/997,442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,411.30

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