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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,167.60, 1,497,251.40 and 398,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,167.60, 1,497,251.40 and 398,832.40 is: 598,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,167.60 : 1,497,251.40 = 398,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,167.60/1,497,251.40 = 398,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,167.60x = 1,497,251.40 × 398,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,167.60x = 597,152,369,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,152,369,265.36/998,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,248.60

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