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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,650.98, 1,498,353.86 and 599,569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,650.98, 1,498,353.86 and 599,569.94 is: 899,581.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,650.98 : 1,498,353.86 = 599,569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,650.98/1,498,353.86 = 599,569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,650.98x = 1,498,353.86 × 599,569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,650.98x = 898,367,939,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,367,939,183.78/998,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,581.49

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