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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,617.80, 1,497,022.80 and 366,595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,617.80, 1,497,022.80 and 366,595.40 is: 550,112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,617.80 : 1,497,022.80 = 366,595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,617.80/1,497,022.80 = 366,595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,617.80x = 1,497,022.80 × 366,595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,617.80x = 548,801,672,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,801,672,175.12/997,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,112.15

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