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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,169.60, 1,497,254.40 and 399,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,169.60, 1,497,254.40 and 399,417.60 is: 599,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,169.60 : 1,497,254.40 = 399,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,169.60/1,497,254.40 = 399,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,169.60x = 1,497,254.40 × 399,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,169.60x = 598,029,759,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,029,759,037.44/998,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,126.40

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