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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,480.80, 1,496,221.20 and 698,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,480.80, 1,496,221.20 and 698,299.20 is: 1,047,448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,480.80 : 1,496,221.20 = 698,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,480.80/1,496,221.20 = 698,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,480.80x = 1,496,221.20 × 698,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,480.80x = 1,044,810,066,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,810,066,983.04/997,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,448.80

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