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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,445.40, 1,497,668.10 and 367,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,445.40, 1,497,668.10 and 367,277.20 is: 550,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,445.40 : 1,497,668.10 = 367,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,445.40/1,497,668.10 = 367,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,445.40x = 1,497,668.10 × 367,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,445.40x = 550,059,346,297.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,059,346,297.32/998,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,915.80

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