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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,158.72, 1,377,599.52 and 635,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,158.72, 1,377,599.52 and 635,466.72 is: 877,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,158.72 : 1,377,599.52 = 635,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,158.72/1,377,599.52 = 635,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,158.72x = 1,377,599.52 × 635,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,158.72x = 875,418,648,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,418,648,447.97/998,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,033.51

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