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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,366.44, 1,497,329.32 and 288,239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,366.44, 1,497,329.32 and 288,239.98 is: 432,296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,366.44 : 1,497,329.32 = 288,239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,366.44/1,497,329.32 = 288,239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,366.44x = 1,497,329.32 × 288,239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,366.44x = 431,590,173,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,590,173,250.21/998,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,296.36

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