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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,983.40, 1,495,475.10 and 598,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,983.40, 1,495,475.10 and 598,074.60 is: 897,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,983.40 : 1,495,475.10 = 598,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,983.40/1,495,475.10 = 598,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,983.40x = 1,495,475.10 × 598,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,983.40x = 894,405,672,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,405,672,242.46/996,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,111.90

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