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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,817.80, 1,496,726.70 and 599,686.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,817.80, 1,496,726.70 and 599,686.60 is: 899,529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,817.80 : 1,496,726.70 = 599,686.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,817.80/1,496,726.70 = 599,686.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,817.80x = 1,496,726.70 × 599,686.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,817.80x = 897,566,945,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,566,945,852.22/997,817.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,529.90

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