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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,784.68, 1,496,677.02 and 366,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,784.68, 1,496,677.02 and 366,425.32 is: 549,637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,784.68 : 1,496,677.02 = 366,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,784.68/1,496,677.02 = 366,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,784.68x = 1,496,677.02 × 366,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,784.68x = 548,420,355,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,420,355,990.15/997,784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,637.98

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