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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,589.06, 1,497,735.97 and 367,355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,589.06, 1,497,735.97 and 367,355.25 is: 550,978.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,589.06 : 1,497,735.97 = 367,355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,589.06/1,497,735.97 = 367,355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,589.06x = 1,497,735.97 × 367,355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,589.06x = 550,201,170,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,201,170,774.95/998,589.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,978.57

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