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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,212.06, 1,497,097.50 and 288,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,212.06, 1,497,097.50 and 288,085.60 is: 432,064.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,212.06 : 1,497,097.50 = 288,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,212.06/1,497,097.50 = 288,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,212.06x = 1,497,097.50 × 288,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,212.06x = 431,292,231,546.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,292,231,546.00/998,212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,064.74

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