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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,884.61, 1,498,548.80 and 466,115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,884.61, 1,498,548.80 and 466,115.01 is: 699,276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,884.61 : 1,498,548.80 = 466,115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,884.61/1,498,548.80 = 466,115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,884.61x = 1,498,548.80 × 466,115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,884.61x = 698,496,084,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,496,084,443.22/998,884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,276.05

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