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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,069.80, 1,497,323.40 and 398,880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,069.80, 1,497,323.40 and 398,880.40 is: 598,408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,069.80 : 1,497,323.40 = 398,880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,069.80/1,497,323.40 = 398,880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,069.80x = 1,497,323.40 × 398,880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,069.80x = 597,252,956,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,252,956,721.36/998,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,408.00

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