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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,150.40, 1,497,225.60 and 366,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,150.40, 1,497,225.60 and 366,982.20 is: 550,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,150.40 : 1,497,225.60 = 366,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,150.40/1,497,225.60 = 366,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,150.40x = 1,497,225.60 × 366,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,150.40x = 549,455,144,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,455,144,584.32/998,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,473.30

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