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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,801.80, 1,495,202.70 and 598,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,801.80, 1,495,202.70 and 598,670.60 is: 898,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,801.80 : 1,495,202.70 = 598,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,801.80/1,495,202.70 = 598,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,801.80x = 1,495,202.70 × 598,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,801.80x = 895,133,897,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,133,897,530.62/996,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,005.90

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