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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,845.80, 1,495,268.70 and 598,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,845.80, 1,495,268.70 and 598,714.60 is: 898,071.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,845.80 : 1,495,268.70 = 598,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,845.80/1,495,268.70 = 598,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,845.80x = 1,495,268.70 × 598,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,845.80x = 895,239,201,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,239,201,613.02/996,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,071.90

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