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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,529.80, 1,497,794.70 and 979,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,529.80, 1,497,794.70 and 979,867.40 is: 1,469,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,529.80 : 1,497,794.70 = 979,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,529.80/1,497,794.70 = 979,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,529.80x = 1,497,794.70 × 979,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,529.80x = 1,467,640,198,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,640,198,422.78/998,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,801.10

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