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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,757.60, 1,497,008.25 and 598,684.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,757.60, 1,497,008.25 and 598,684.77 is: 898,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,757.60 : 1,497,008.25 = 598,684.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,757.60/1,497,008.25 = 598,684.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,757.60x = 1,497,008.25 × 598,684.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,757.60x = 896,236,039,839.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,236,039,839.35/997,757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,250.28

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