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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,738.91, 1,498,257.54 and 367,604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,738.91, 1,498,257.54 and 367,604.73 is: 551,462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,738.91 : 1,498,257.54 = 367,604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,738.91/1,498,257.54 = 367,604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,738.91x = 1,498,257.54 × 367,604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,738.91x = 550,766,558,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,766,558,462.16/998,738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,462.00

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