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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,594.74, 1,496,988.30 and 366,572.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,594.74, 1,496,988.30 and 366,572.34 is: 550,077.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,594.74 : 1,496,988.30 = 366,572.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,594.74/1,496,988.30 = 366,572.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,594.74x = 1,496,988.30 × 366,572.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,594.74x = 548,754,504,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,754,504,083.62/997,594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,077.58

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