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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,860.69, 1,497,381.53 and 367,217.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,860.69, 1,497,381.53 and 367,217.37 is: 551,043.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,860.69 : 1,497,381.53 = 367,217.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,860.69/1,497,381.53 = 367,217.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,860.69x = 1,497,381.53 × 367,217.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,860.69x = 549,864,505,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,864,505,497.09/997,860.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,043.36

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