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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,453.60, 1,496,835.12 and 366,372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,453.60, 1,496,835.12 and 366,372.64 is: 549,799.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,453.60 : 1,496,835.12 = 366,372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,453.60/1,496,835.12 = 366,372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,453.60x = 1,496,835.12 × 366,372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,453.60x = 548,399,434,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,399,434,559.12/997,453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,799.44

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