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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,180.64, 1,497,588.72 and 358,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,180.64, 1,497,588.72 and 358,050.60 is: 537,189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,180.64 : 1,497,588.72 = 358,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,180.64/1,497,588.72 = 358,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,180.64x = 1,497,588.72 × 358,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,180.64x = 536,212,539,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,212,539,749.23/998,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,189.88

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