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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,662.98, 1,498,371.93 and 599,582.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,662.98, 1,498,371.93 and 599,582.01 is: 899,599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,662.98 : 1,498,371.93 = 599,582.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,662.98/1,498,371.93 = 599,582.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,662.98x = 1,498,371.93 × 599,582.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,662.98x = 898,396,853,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,396,853,516.98/998,662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,599.64

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