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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,454.10, 1,496,835.87 and 366,373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,454.10, 1,496,835.87 and 366,373.14 is: 549,800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,454.10 : 1,496,835.87 = 366,373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,454.10/1,496,835.87 = 366,373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,454.10x = 1,496,835.87 × 366,373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,454.10x = 548,400,457,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,400,457,756.53/997,454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,800.19

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