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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,144.20, 1,497,216.30 and 366,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,144.20, 1,497,216.30 and 366,927.40 is: 550,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,144.20 : 1,497,216.30 = 366,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,144.20/1,497,216.30 = 366,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,144.20x = 1,497,216.30 × 366,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,144.20x = 549,369,684,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,369,684,196.62/998,144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,391.10

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