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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,164.60, 1,497,246.90 and 398,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,164.60, 1,497,246.90 and 398,829.40 is: 598,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,164.60 : 1,497,246.90 = 398,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,164.60/1,497,246.90 = 398,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,164.60x = 1,497,246.90 × 398,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,164.60x = 597,146,082,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,146,082,778.86/998,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,244.10

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