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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,613.12, 1,497,015.83 and 366,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,613.12, 1,497,015.83 and 366,590.72 is: 550,105.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,613.12 : 1,497,015.83 = 366,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,613.12/1,497,015.83 = 366,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,613.12x = 1,497,015.83 × 366,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,613.12x = 548,792,104,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,792,104,402.50/997,613.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,105.14

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