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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,205.70, 1,497,308.55 and 598,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,205.70, 1,497,308.55 and 598,640.80 is: 897,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,205.70 : 1,497,308.55 = 598,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,205.70/1,497,308.55 = 598,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,205.70x = 1,497,308.55 × 598,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,205.70x = 896,349,988,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,349,988,218.84/998,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,961.20

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