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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,467.40, 1,497,701.10 and 555,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,467.40, 1,497,701.10 and 555,235.40 is: 832,853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,467.40 : 1,497,701.10 = 555,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,467.40/1,497,701.10 = 555,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,467.40x = 1,497,701.10 × 555,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,467.40x = 831,576,669,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,576,669,338.94/998,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,853.10

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