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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,160.70, 1,497,241.05 and 366,943.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,160.70, 1,497,241.05 and 366,943.90 is: 550,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,160.70 : 1,497,241.05 = 366,943.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,160.70/1,497,241.05 = 366,943.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,160.70x = 1,497,241.05 × 366,943.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,160.70x = 549,403,470,127.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,403,470,127.10/998,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,415.85

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