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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,856.08, 1,498,244.40 and 550,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,856.08, 1,498,244.40 and 550,466 is: 825,677.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,856.08 : 1,498,244.40 = 550,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,856.08/1,498,244.40 = 550,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,856.08x = 1,498,244.40 × 550,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,856.08x = 824,732,601,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,732,601,890.40/998,856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,677.11

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