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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,579.46, 1,497,721.52 and 367,345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,579.46, 1,497,721.52 and 367,345.64 is: 550,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,579.46 : 1,497,721.52 = 367,345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,579.46/1,497,721.52 = 367,345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,579.46x = 1,497,721.52 × 367,345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,579.46x = 550,181,470,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,181,470,306.17/998,579.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,964.14

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