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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,098.59, 1,377,379.64 and 545,389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,098.59, 1,377,379.64 and 545,389.59 is: 752,639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,098.59 : 1,377,379.64 = 545,389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,098.59/1,377,379.64 = 545,389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,098.59x = 1,377,379.64 × 545,389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,098.59x = 751,208,517,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,208,517,133.95/998,098.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,639.59

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