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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,860, 1,498,291.44 and 407,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,860, 1,498,291.44 and 407,884 is: 611,826.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,860 : 1,498,291.44 = 407,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,860/1,498,291.44 = 407,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,860x = 1,498,291.44 × 407,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,860x = 611,129,105,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,129,105,712.96/998,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,826.59

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