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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,822.80, 1,495,234.20 and 598,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,822.80, 1,495,234.20 and 598,691.60 is: 898,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,822.80 : 1,495,234.20 = 598,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,822.80/1,495,234.20 = 598,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,822.80x = 1,495,234.20 × 598,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,822.80x = 895,184,155,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,184,155,572.72/996,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,037.40

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