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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,675.30, 1,496,512.95 and 367,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,675.30, 1,496,512.95 and 367,041.70 is: 550,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,675.30 : 1,496,512.95 = 367,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,675.30/1,496,512.95 = 367,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,675.30x = 1,496,512.95 × 367,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,675.30x = 549,282,657,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,282,657,240.02/997,675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,562.55

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