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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,166.60, 1,497,249.90 and 399,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,166.60, 1,497,249.90 and 399,220.20 is: 598,830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,166.60 : 1,497,249.90 = 399,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,166.60/1,497,249.90 = 399,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,166.60x = 1,497,249.90 × 399,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,166.60x = 597,732,404,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,732,404,527.98/998,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,830.30

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