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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,133.20, 1,497,199.80 and 366,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,133.20, 1,497,199.80 and 366,916.40 is: 550,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,133.20 : 1,497,199.80 = 366,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,133.20/1,497,199.80 = 366,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,133.20x = 1,497,199.80 × 366,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,133.20x = 549,347,160,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,347,160,696.72/998,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,374.60

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