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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,711.40, 1,498,067.10 and 662,788.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,711.40, 1,498,067.10 and 662,788.20 is: 994,182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,711.40 : 1,498,067.10 = 662,788.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,711.40/1,498,067.10 = 662,788.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,711.40x = 1,498,067.10 × 662,788.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,711.40x = 992,901,196,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,901,196,688.22/998,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994,182.30

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