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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,721.70, 1,496,582.55 and 598,812.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,721.70, 1,496,582.55 and 598,812.90 is: 898,219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,721.70 : 1,496,582.55 = 598,812.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,721.70/1,496,582.55 = 598,812.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,721.70x = 1,496,582.55 × 598,812.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,721.70x = 896,172,936,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,172,936,854.90/997,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,219.35

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