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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,567.60, 1,497,851.40 and 731,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,567.60, 1,497,851.40 and 731,073.20 is: 1,096,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,567.60 : 1,497,851.40 = 731,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,567.60/1,497,851.40 = 731,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,567.60x = 1,497,851.40 × 731,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,567.60x = 1,095,039,016,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,039,016,122.48/998,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096,609.80

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