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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,049.87, 1,375,874.73 and 711,071.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,049.87, 1,375,874.73 and 711,071.73 is: 980,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,049.87 : 1,375,874.73 = 711,071.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,049.87/1,375,874.73 = 711,071.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,049.87x = 1,375,874.73 × 711,071.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,049.87x = 978,345,624,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,345,624,524.38/998,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,257.25

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