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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,657.20, 1,496,485.80 and 598,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,657.20, 1,496,485.80 and 598,748.40 is: 898,122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,657.20 : 1,496,485.80 = 598,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,657.20/1,496,485.80 = 598,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,657.20x = 1,496,485.80 × 598,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,657.20x = 896,018,478,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,018,478,372.72/997,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,122.60

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