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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,815.19, 1,497,313.37 and 367,171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,815.19, 1,497,313.37 and 367,171.87 is: 550,975.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,815.19 : 1,497,313.37 = 367,171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,815.19/1,497,313.37 = 367,171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,815.19x = 1,497,313.37 × 367,171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,815.19x = 549,771,350,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,771,350,038.90/997,815.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,975.13

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