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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,055.10, 1,497,082.65 and 466,614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,055.10, 1,497,082.65 and 466,614.10 is: 699,921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,055.10 : 1,497,082.65 = 466,614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,055.10/1,497,082.65 = 466,614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,055.10x = 1,497,082.65 × 466,614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,055.10x = 698,559,873,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,559,873,355.37/998,055.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,921.15

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