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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,414.80, 1,497,449.40 and 367,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,414.80, 1,497,449.40 and 367,003.60 is: 550,441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,414.80 : 1,497,449.40 = 367,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,414.80/1,497,449.40 = 367,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,414.80x = 1,497,449.40 × 367,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,414.80x = 549,569,320,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,569,320,617.84/998,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,441.88

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