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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,751.40, 1,496,627.10 and 598,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,751.40, 1,496,627.10 and 598,842.60 is: 898,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,751.40 : 1,496,627.10 = 598,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,751.40/1,496,627.10 = 598,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,751.40x = 1,496,627.10 × 598,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,751.40x = 896,244,063,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,244,063,794.46/997,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,263.90

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