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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,838.80, 1,495,258.20 and 598,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,838.80, 1,495,258.20 and 598,707.60 is: 898,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,838.80 : 1,495,258.20 = 598,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,838.80/1,495,258.20 = 598,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,838.80x = 1,495,258.20 × 598,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,838.80x = 895,222,448,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,222,448,302.32/996,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,061.40

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