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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,437.26, 1,377,940.32 and 590,670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,437.26, 1,377,940.32 and 590,670.48 is: 815,182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,437.26 : 1,377,940.32 = 590,670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,437.26/1,377,940.32 = 590,670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,437.26x = 1,377,940.32 × 590,670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,437.26x = 813,908,670,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,908,670,225.75/998,437.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,182.59

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