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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,763.42, 1,498,294.30 and 367,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,763.42, 1,498,294.30 and 367,629.24 is: 551,498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,763.42 : 1,498,294.30 = 367,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,763.42/1,498,294.30 = 367,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,763.42x = 1,498,294.30 × 367,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,763.42x = 550,816,794,805.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,816,794,805.33/998,763.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,498.77

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