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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,837.44, 1,497,346.72 and 367,194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,837.44, 1,497,346.72 and 367,194.16 is: 551,008.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,837.44 : 1,497,346.72 = 367,194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,837.44/1,497,346.72 = 367,194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,837.44x = 1,497,346.72 × 367,194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,837.44x = 549,816,971,079.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,816,971,079.16/997,837.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,008.56

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