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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,614.80, 1,497,018.30 and 366,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,614.80, 1,497,018.30 and 366,592.40 is: 550,107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,614.80 : 1,497,018.30 = 366,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,614.80/1,497,018.30 = 366,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,614.80x = 1,497,018.30 × 366,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,614.80x = 548,795,531,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,795,531,440.92/997,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,107.65

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