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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,870.83, 1,497,396.75 and 367,227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,870.83, 1,497,396.75 and 367,227.51 is: 551,058.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,870.83 : 1,497,396.75 = 367,227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,870.83/1,497,396.75 = 367,227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,870.83x = 1,497,396.75 × 367,227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,870.83x = 549,885,279,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,885,279,984.59/997,870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,058.58

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