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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,011.40, 1,497,017.10 and 366,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,011.40, 1,497,017.10 and 366,843.20 is: 550,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,011.40 : 1,497,017.10 = 366,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,011.40/1,497,017.10 = 366,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,011.40x = 1,497,017.10 × 366,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,011.40x = 549,170,543,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,170,543,418.72/998,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,264.80

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