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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005,998.40, 1,508,997.60 and 332,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005,998.40, 1,508,997.60 and 332,183.70 is: 498,275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005,998.40 : 1,508,997.60 = 332,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005,998.40/1,508,997.60 = 332,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005,998.40x = 1,508,997.60 × 332,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005,998.40x = 501,264,406,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,264,406,059.12/1,005,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,275.55

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