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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,450.40, 1,496,175.60 and 366,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,450.40, 1,496,175.60 and 366,282.20 is: 549,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,450.40 : 1,496,175.60 = 366,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,450.40/1,496,175.60 = 366,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,450.40x = 1,496,175.60 × 366,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,450.40x = 548,022,490,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,022,490,354.32/997,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,423.30

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