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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,437.60, 1,497,656.40 and 438,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,437.60, 1,497,656.40 and 438,565.60 is: 657,848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,437.60 : 1,497,656.40 = 438,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,437.60/1,497,656.40 = 438,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,437.60x = 1,497,656.40 × 438,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,437.60x = 656,820,577,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,820,577,659.84/998,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,848.40

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