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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,609.05, 1,497,003.62 and 366,965.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,609.05, 1,497,003.62 and 366,965.37 is: 550,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,609.05 : 1,497,003.62 = 366,965.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,609.05/1,497,003.62 = 366,965.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,609.05x = 1,497,003.62 × 366,965.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,609.05x = 549,348,485,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,348,485,469.81/997,609.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,665.10

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