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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,562.18, 1,497,695.66 and 367,328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,562.18, 1,497,695.66 and 367,328.38 is: 550,938.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,562.18 : 1,497,695.66 = 367,328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,562.18/1,497,695.66 = 367,328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,562.18x = 1,497,695.66 × 367,328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,562.18x = 550,146,120,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,146,120,520.83/998,562.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,938.27

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