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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,668.30, 1,496,502.45 and 367,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,668.30, 1,496,502.45 and 367,034.70 is: 550,552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,668.30 : 1,496,502.45 = 367,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,668.30/1,496,502.45 = 367,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,668.30x = 1,496,502.45 × 367,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,668.30x = 549,268,327,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,268,327,785.02/997,668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,552.05

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