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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,666.40, 1,497,999.60 and 952,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,666.40, 1,497,999.60 and 952,010.40 is: 1,428,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,666.40 : 1,497,999.60 = 952,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,666.40/1,497,999.60 = 952,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,666.40x = 1,497,999.60 × 952,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,666.40x = 1,426,111,198,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,111,198,395.84/998,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428,015.60

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