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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,173.20, 1,497,259.80 and 366,956.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,173.20, 1,497,259.80 and 366,956.40 is: 550,434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,173.20 : 1,497,259.80 = 366,956.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,173.20/1,497,259.80 = 366,956.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,173.20x = 1,497,259.80 × 366,956.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,173.20x = 549,429,066,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,429,066,072.72/998,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,434.60

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