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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,651.48, 1,498,354.64 and 599,570.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,651.48, 1,498,354.64 and 599,570.47 is: 899,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,651.48 : 1,498,354.64 = 599,570.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,651.48/1,498,354.64 = 599,570.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,651.48x = 1,498,354.64 × 599,570.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,651.48x = 898,369,185,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,369,185,241.86/998,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,582.29

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