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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,862, 1,498,294.44 and 407,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,862, 1,498,294.44 and 407,886 is: 611,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,862 : 1,498,294.44 = 407,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,862/1,498,294.44 = 407,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,862x = 1,498,294.44 × 407,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,862x = 611,133,325,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,133,325,953.84/998,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,829.59

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