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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,627.59, 1,497,952.32 and 288,661.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,627.59, 1,497,952.32 and 288,661.78 is: 432,995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,627.59 : 1,497,952.32 = 288,661.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,627.59/1,497,952.32 = 288,661.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,627.59x = 1,497,952.32 × 288,661.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,627.59x = 432,401,585,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,401,585,460.01/998,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,995.83

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