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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,616.30, 1,497,020.55 and 366,593.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,616.30, 1,497,020.55 and 366,593.90 is: 550,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,616.30 : 1,497,020.55 = 366,593.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,616.30/1,497,020.55 = 366,593.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,616.30x = 1,497,020.55 × 366,593.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,616.30x = 548,798,601,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,798,601,804.65/997,616.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,109.90

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