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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,141.70, 1,497,212.55 and 366,924.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,141.70, 1,497,212.55 and 366,924.90 is: 550,387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,141.70 : 1,497,212.55 = 366,924.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,141.70/1,497,212.55 = 366,924.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,141.70x = 1,497,212.55 × 366,924.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,141.70x = 549,364,565,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,364,565,187.50/998,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,387.35

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