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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,615.30, 1,497,019.05 and 366,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,615.30, 1,497,019.05 and 366,592.90 is: 550,108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,615.30 : 1,497,019.05 = 366,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,615.30/1,497,019.05 = 366,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,615.30x = 1,497,019.05 × 366,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,615.30x = 548,796,554,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,796,554,894.75/997,615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,108.40

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