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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,656.60, 1,495,610.10 and 598,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,656.60, 1,495,610.10 and 598,456.20 is: 897,159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,656.60 : 1,495,610.10 = 598,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,656.60/1,495,610.10 = 598,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,656.60x = 1,495,610.10 × 598,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,656.60x = 895,057,137,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,057,137,127.62/997,656.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,159.54

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