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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,652.40, 1,496,041.20 and 398,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,652.40, 1,496,041.20 and 398,414.40 is: 597,446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,652.40 : 1,496,041.20 = 398,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,652.40/1,496,041.20 = 398,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,652.40x = 1,496,041.20 × 398,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,652.40x = 596,044,357,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,044,357,073.28/997,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,446.92

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