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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,687.80, 1,496,531.70 and 367,054.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,687.80, 1,496,531.70 and 367,054.20 is: 550,581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,687.80 : 1,496,531.70 = 367,054.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,687.80/1,496,531.70 = 367,054.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,687.80x = 1,496,531.70 × 367,054.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,687.80x = 549,308,245,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,308,245,918.14/997,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,581.30

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