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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,904.80, 1,496,857.20 and 599,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,904.80, 1,496,857.20 and 599,773.60 is: 899,660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,904.80 : 1,496,857.20 = 599,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,904.80/1,496,857.20 = 599,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,904.80x = 1,496,857.20 × 599,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,904.80x = 897,775,431,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,775,431,529.92/997,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,660.40

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