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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,772.52, 1,498,151.58 and 399,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,772.52, 1,498,151.58 and 399,871.96 is: 599,805.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,772.52 : 1,498,151.58 = 399,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,772.52/1,498,151.58 = 399,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,772.52x = 1,498,151.58 × 399,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,772.52x = 599,068,808,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,068,808,671.70/998,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,805.06

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