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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,729.82, 1,498,244.04 and 367,595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,729.82, 1,498,244.04 and 367,595.64 is: 551,448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,729.82 : 1,498,244.04 = 367,595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,729.82/1,498,244.04 = 367,595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,729.82x = 1,498,244.04 × 367,595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,729.82x = 550,747,976,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,747,976,759.99/998,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,448.42

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