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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,581.60, 1,498,066.80 and 429,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,581.60, 1,498,066.80 and 429,961.60 is: 645,026.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,581.60 : 1,498,066.80 = 429,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,581.60/1,498,066.80 = 429,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,581.60x = 1,498,066.80 × 429,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,581.60x = 644,111,198,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,111,198,234.88/998,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,026.10

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