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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,758.60, 1,497,009.75 and 598,685.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,758.60, 1,497,009.75 and 598,685.77 is: 898,251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,758.60 : 1,497,009.75 = 598,685.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,758.60/1,497,009.75 = 598,685.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,758.60x = 1,497,009.75 × 598,685.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,758.60x = 896,238,434,876.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,238,434,876.26/997,758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,251.78

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