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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,613.48, 1,497,772.50 and 367,379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,613.48, 1,497,772.50 and 367,379.64 is: 551,015.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,613.48 : 1,497,772.50 = 367,379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,613.48/1,497,772.50 = 367,379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,613.48x = 1,497,772.50 × 367,379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,613.48x = 550,251,121,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,251,121,851.90/998,613.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,015.12

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