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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,758.41, 1,498,286.79 and 367,624.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,758.41, 1,498,286.79 and 367,624.23 is: 551,491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,758.41 : 1,498,286.79 = 367,624.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,758.41/1,498,286.79 = 367,624.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,758.41x = 1,498,286.79 × 367,624.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,758.41x = 550,806,527,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,806,527,492.92/998,758.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,491.25

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