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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,001.64, 1,497,322.14 and 357,874.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,001.64, 1,497,322.14 and 357,874.12 is: 536,925.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,001.64 : 1,497,322.14 = 357,874.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,001.64/1,497,322.14 = 357,874.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,001.64x = 1,497,322.14 × 357,874.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,001.64x = 535,852,843,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,852,843,209.02/998,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,925.81

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