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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,487.32, 1,496,426.10 and 366,405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,487.32, 1,496,426.10 and 366,405.88 is: 549,680.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,487.32 : 1,496,426.10 = 366,405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,487.32/1,496,426.10 = 366,405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,487.32x = 1,496,426.10 × 366,405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,487.32x = 548,299,322,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,299,322,025.47/997,487.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,680.49

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