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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,179.60, 2,247,269.40 and 658,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,179.60, 2,247,269.40 and 658,371.60 is: 987,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,179.60 : 2,247,269.40 = 658,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,179.60/2,247,269.40 = 658,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,179.60x = 2,247,269.40 × 658,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,179.60x = 1,479,538,350,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,538,350,509.04/1,498,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,557.40

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