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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,781.44, 1,497,262.66 and 367,138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,781.44, 1,497,262.66 and 367,138.12 is: 550,924.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,781.44 : 1,497,262.66 = 367,138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,781.44/1,497,262.66 = 367,138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,781.44x = 1,497,262.66 × 367,138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,781.44x = 549,702,198,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,702,198,138.60/997,781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,924.46

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