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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,747.36, 1,496,992.80 and 598,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,747.36, 1,496,992.80 and 598,674.52 is: 898,234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,747.36 : 1,496,992.80 = 598,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,747.36/1,496,992.80 = 598,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,747.36x = 1,496,992.80 × 598,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,747.36x = 896,211,445,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,211,445,983.46/997,747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,234.85

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