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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,220.60, 1,497,330.90 and 399,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,220.60, 1,497,330.90 and 399,274.20 is: 598,911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,220.60 : 1,497,330.90 = 399,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,220.60/1,497,330.90 = 399,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,220.60x = 1,497,330.90 × 399,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,220.60x = 597,845,597,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,845,597,232.78/998,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,911.30

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