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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,793.60, 1,498,190.40 and 400,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,793.60, 1,498,190.40 and 400,041.60 is: 600,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,793.60 : 1,498,190.40 = 400,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,793.60/1,498,190.40 = 400,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,793.60x = 1,498,190.40 × 400,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,793.60x = 599,338,484,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,338,484,720.64/998,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,062.40

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