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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,527.04, 1,496,659.20 and 366,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,527.04, 1,496,659.20 and 366,853.12 is: 550,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,527.04 : 1,496,659.20 = 366,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,527.04/1,496,659.20 = 366,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,527.04x = 1,496,659.20 × 366,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,527.04x = 549,054,097,096.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,054,097,096.70/997,527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,415.25

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