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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,783.68, 1,496,675.52 and 366,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,783.68, 1,496,675.52 and 366,424.32 is: 549,636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,783.68 : 1,496,675.52 = 366,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,783.68/1,496,675.52 = 366,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,783.68x = 1,496,675.52 × 366,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,783.68x = 548,418,309,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,418,309,676.65/997,783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,636.48

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