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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,906.20, 1,496,859.30 and 598,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,906.20, 1,496,859.30 and 598,997.40 is: 898,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,906.20 : 1,496,859.30 = 598,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,906.20/1,496,859.30 = 598,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,906.20x = 1,496,859.30 × 598,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,906.20x = 896,614,828,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,614,828,865.82/997,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,496.10

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