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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,614.99, 1,497,018.65 and 366,592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,614.99, 1,497,018.65 and 366,592.59 is: 550,107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,614.99 : 1,497,018.65 = 366,592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,614.99/1,497,018.65 = 366,592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,614.99x = 1,497,018.65 × 366,592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,614.99x = 548,795,942,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,795,942,348.84/997,614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,107.96

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