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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,415.80, 1,497,450.90 and 367,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,415.80, 1,497,450.90 and 367,004.60 is: 550,443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,415.80 : 1,497,450.90 = 367,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,415.80/1,497,450.90 = 367,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,415.80x = 1,497,450.90 × 367,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,415.80x = 549,571,368,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,571,368,574.14/998,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,443.38

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