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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,706.38, 1,498,436.68 and 599,625.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,706.38, 1,498,436.68 and 599,625.36 is: 899,664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,706.38 : 1,498,436.68 = 599,625.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,706.38/1,498,436.68 = 599,625.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,706.38x = 1,498,436.68 × 599,625.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,706.38x = 898,500,632,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,500,632,183.14/998,706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,664.45

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