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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,571.06, 1,497,708.97 and 367,337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,571.06, 1,497,708.97 and 367,337.25 is: 550,951.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,571.06 : 1,497,708.97 = 367,337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,571.06/1,497,708.97 = 367,337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,571.06x = 1,497,708.97 × 367,337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,571.06x = 550,164,293,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,164,293,421.79/998,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,951.57

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