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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,753.91, 1,498,280.04 and 367,619.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,753.91, 1,498,280.04 and 367,619.73 is: 551,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,753.91 : 1,498,280.04 = 367,619.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,753.91/1,498,280.04 = 367,619.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,753.91x = 1,498,280.04 × 367,619.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,753.91x = 550,797,303,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,797,303,769.19/998,753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,484.50

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