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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,599.76, 1,496,995.80 and 366,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,599.76, 1,496,995.80 and 366,577.36 is: 550,085.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,599.76 : 1,496,995.80 = 366,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,599.76/1,496,995.80 = 366,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,599.76x = 1,496,995.80 × 366,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,599.76x = 548,764,768,295.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,764,768,295.09/997,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,085.10

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