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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,711.20, 1,498,066.80 and 367,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,711.20, 1,498,066.80 and 367,494.40 is: 551,241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,711.20 : 1,498,066.80 = 367,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,711.20/1,498,066.80 = 367,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,711.20x = 1,498,066.80 × 367,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,711.20x = 550,531,159,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,531,159,825.92/998,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,241.60

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