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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,664.40, 1,496,059.20 and 398,426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,664.40, 1,496,059.20 and 398,426.40 is: 597,464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,664.40 : 1,496,059.20 = 398,426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,664.40/1,496,059.20 = 398,426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,664.40x = 1,496,059.20 × 398,426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,664.40x = 596,069,481,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,069,481,242.88/997,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,464.92

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