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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,911.40, 1,496,867.10 and 366,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,911.40, 1,496,867.10 and 366,743.20 is: 550,114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,911.40 : 1,496,867.10 = 366,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,911.40/1,496,867.10 = 366,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,911.40x = 1,496,867.10 × 366,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,911.40x = 548,965,830,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,965,830,228.72/997,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,114.80

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