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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,816.82, 1,497,315.80 and 367,173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,816.82, 1,497,315.80 and 367,173.50 is: 550,977.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,816.82 : 1,497,315.80 = 367,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,816.82/1,497,315.80 = 367,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,816.82x = 1,497,315.80 × 367,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,816.82x = 549,774,682,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,774,682,891.30/997,816.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,977.57

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