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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,112.40, 1,497,168.60 and 366,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,112.40, 1,497,168.60 and 366,944.20 is: 550,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,112.40 : 1,497,168.60 = 366,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,112.40/1,497,168.60 = 366,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,112.40x = 1,497,168.60 × 366,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,112.40x = 549,377,334,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,377,334,192.12/998,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,416.30

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