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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,927.68, 1,496,842.92 and 366,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,927.68, 1,496,842.92 and 366,801.60 is: 550,184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,927.68 : 1,496,842.92 = 366,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,927.68/1,496,842.92 = 366,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,927.68x = 1,496,842.92 × 366,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,927.68x = 549,044,378,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,044,378,004.67/997,927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,184.54

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