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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,924.40, 1,496,886.60 and 366,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,924.40, 1,496,886.60 and 366,756.20 is: 550,134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,924.40 : 1,496,886.60 = 366,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,924.40/1,496,886.60 = 366,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,924.40x = 1,496,886.60 × 366,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,924.40x = 548,992,441,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,992,441,246.92/997,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,134.30

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