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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,603, 2,247,312.78 and 599,877.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,603, 2,247,312.78 and 599,877.22 is: 899,578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,603 : 2,247,312.78 = 599,877.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,603/2,247,312.78 = 599,877.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,603x = 2,247,312.78 × 599,877.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,603x = 1,348,111,742,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,111,742,936.87/1,498,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,578.97

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