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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,595.74, 1,496,989.80 and 366,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,595.74, 1,496,989.80 and 366,573.34 is: 550,079.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,595.74 : 1,496,989.80 = 366,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,595.74/1,496,989.80 = 366,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,595.74x = 1,496,989.80 × 366,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,595.74x = 548,756,550,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,756,550,931.93/997,595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,079.08

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