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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,073.70, 1,497,110.55 and 367,233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,073.70, 1,497,110.55 and 367,233.55 is: 550,850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,073.70 : 1,497,110.55 = 367,233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,073.70/1,497,110.55 = 367,233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,073.70x = 1,497,110.55 × 367,233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,073.70x = 549,789,222,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,789,222,018.95/998,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,850.33

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