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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,741.32, 1,497,412.14 and 367,573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,741.32, 1,497,412.14 and 367,573.12 is: 551,102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,741.32 : 1,497,412.14 = 367,573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,741.32/1,497,412.14 = 367,573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,741.32x = 1,497,412.14 × 367,573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,741.32x = 550,408,452,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,408,452,225.68/998,741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,102.11

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