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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,613.18, 1,497,015.93 and 366,590.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,613.18, 1,497,015.93 and 366,590.78 is: 550,105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,613.18 : 1,497,015.93 = 366,590.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,613.18/1,497,015.93 = 366,590.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,613.18x = 1,497,015.93 × 366,590.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,613.18x = 548,792,232,333.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,792,232,333.87/997,613.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,105.24

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