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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,448.40, 1,497,672.60 and 367,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,448.40, 1,497,672.60 and 367,280.20 is: 550,920.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,448.40 : 1,497,672.60 = 367,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,448.40/1,497,672.60 = 367,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,448.40x = 1,497,672.60 × 367,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,448.40x = 550,065,492,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,065,492,062.52/998,448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,920.30

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