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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,157.70, 1,497,236.55 and 366,940.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,157.70, 1,497,236.55 and 366,940.90 is: 550,411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,157.70 : 1,497,236.55 = 366,940.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,157.70/1,497,236.55 = 366,940.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,157.70x = 1,497,236.55 × 366,940.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,157.70x = 549,397,327,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,397,327,169.90/998,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,411.35

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