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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,211.06, 1,497,096 and 288,084.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,211.06, 1,497,096 and 288,084.60 is: 432,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,211.06 : 1,497,096 = 288,084.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,211.06/1,497,096 = 288,084.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,211.06x = 1,497,096 × 288,084.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,211.06x = 431,290,302,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,290,302,321.60/998,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,063.24

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