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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,045.35, 1,375,868.54 and 711,067.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,045.35, 1,375,868.54 and 711,067.21 is: 980,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,045.35 : 1,375,868.54 = 711,067.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,045.35/1,375,868.54 = 711,067.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,045.35x = 1,375,868.54 × 711,067.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,045.35x = 978,335,002,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,335,002,402.57/998,045.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,251.05

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