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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,031.40, 1,495,547.10 and 598,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,031.40, 1,495,547.10 and 598,122.60 is: 897,183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,031.40 : 1,495,547.10 = 598,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,031.40/1,495,547.10 = 598,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,031.40x = 1,495,547.10 × 598,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,031.40x = 894,520,519,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,520,519,874.46/997,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,183.90

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