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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,104.90, 1,497,157.35 and 366,936.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,104.90, 1,497,157.35 and 366,936.70 is: 550,405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,104.90 : 1,497,157.35 = 366,936.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,104.90/1,497,157.35 = 366,936.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,104.90x = 1,497,157.35 × 366,936.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,104.90x = 549,361,977,389.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,361,977,389.75/998,104.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,405.05

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