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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,034.26, 1,497,049.86 and 399,135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,034.26, 1,497,049.86 and 399,135.85 is: 598,703.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,034.26 : 1,497,049.86 = 399,135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,034.26/1,497,049.86 = 399,135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,034.26x = 1,497,049.86 × 399,135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,034.26x = 597,526,264,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,526,264,620.86/998,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,703.16

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