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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,190.84, 1,497,410.35 and 390,900.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,190.84, 1,497,410.35 and 390,900.74 is: 586,399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,190.84 : 1,497,410.35 = 390,900.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,190.84/1,497,410.35 = 390,900.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,190.84x = 1,497,410.35 × 390,900.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,190.84x = 585,338,805,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,338,805,434.36/998,190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,399.69

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