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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,035.01, 1,497,050.99 and 399,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,035.01, 1,497,050.99 and 399,136.60 is: 598,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,035.01 : 1,497,050.99 = 399,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,035.01/1,497,050.99 = 399,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,035.01x = 1,497,050.99 × 399,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,035.01x = 597,527,836,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,527,836,436.92/998,035.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,704.29

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