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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,622.48, 1,473,849 and 598,271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,622.48, 1,473,849 and 598,271.72 is: 897,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,622.48 : 1,473,849 = 598,271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,622.48/1,473,849 = 598,271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,622.48x = 1,473,849 × 598,271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,622.48x = 881,762,176,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,762,176,250.28/982,622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,356.00

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