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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,131.40, 1,497,197.10 and 366,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,131.40, 1,497,197.10 and 366,963.20 is: 550,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,131.40 : 1,497,197.10 = 366,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,131.40/1,497,197.10 = 366,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,131.40x = 1,497,197.10 × 366,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,131.40x = 549,416,238,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,416,238,846.72/998,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,444.80

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