Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,574.76, 1,497,714.52 and 367,340.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 998,574.76, 1,497,714.52 and 367,340.95 is: 550,957.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
998,574.76 : 1,497,714.52 = 367,340.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
998,574.76/1,497,714.52 = 367,340.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
998,574.76x = 1,497,714.52 × 367,340.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
998,574.76x = 550,171,879,745.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,171,879,745.13/998,574.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,957.12
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