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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,529.04, 1,496,662.20 and 366,855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,529.04, 1,496,662.20 and 366,855.12 is: 550,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,529.04 : 1,496,662.20 = 366,855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,529.04/1,496,662.20 = 366,855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,529.04x = 1,496,662.20 × 366,855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,529.04x = 549,058,190,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,058,190,980.46/997,529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,418.25

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