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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,826.30, 1,495,239.45 and 598,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,826.30, 1,495,239.45 and 598,695.10 is: 898,042.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,826.30 : 1,495,239.45 = 598,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,826.30/1,495,239.45 = 598,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,826.30x = 1,495,239.45 × 598,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,826.30x = 895,192,532,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,192,532,041.70/996,826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,042.65

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