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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,589.12, 1,496,979.83 and 366,566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,589.12, 1,496,979.83 and 366,566.72 is: 550,069.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,589.12 : 1,496,979.83 = 366,566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,589.12/1,496,979.83 = 366,566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,589.12x = 1,496,979.83 × 366,566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,589.12x = 548,742,979,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,742,979,620.78/997,589.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,069.13

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