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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,142.20, 1,497,213.30 and 366,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,142.20, 1,497,213.30 and 366,925.40 is: 550,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,142.20 : 1,497,213.30 = 366,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,142.20/1,497,213.30 = 366,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,142.20x = 1,497,213.30 × 366,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,142.20x = 549,365,588,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,365,588,987.82/998,142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,388.10

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