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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,621.80, 1,496,432.70 and 598,056.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,621.80, 1,496,432.70 and 598,056.90 is: 897,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,621.80 : 1,496,432.70 = 598,056.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,621.80/1,496,432.70 = 598,056.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,621.80x = 1,496,432.70 × 598,056.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,621.80x = 894,951,901,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,951,901,620.63/997,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,085.35

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