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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,858.62, 1,498,509.87 and 466,089.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,858.62, 1,498,509.87 and 466,089.04 is: 699,237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,858.62 : 1,498,509.87 = 466,089.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,858.62/1,498,509.87 = 466,089.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,858.62x = 1,498,509.87 × 466,089.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,858.62x = 698,439,026,738.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,439,026,738.83/998,858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,237.12

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