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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,673.55, 1,496,510.33 and 367,039.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,673.55, 1,496,510.33 and 367,039.95 is: 550,559.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,673.55 : 1,496,510.33 = 367,039.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,673.55/1,496,510.33 = 367,039.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,673.55x = 1,496,510.33 × 367,039.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,673.55x = 549,279,074,862.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,279,074,862.48/997,673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,559.93

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