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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,274.88, 1,498,931.76 and 367,863.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,274.88, 1,498,931.76 and 367,863.68 is: 551,802.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,274.88 : 1,498,931.76 = 367,863.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,274.88/1,498,931.76 = 367,863.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,274.88x = 1,498,931.76 × 367,863.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,274.88x = 551,402,553,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,402,553,302.48/999,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,802.68

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