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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,981.80, 1,498,472.70 and 572,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,981.80, 1,498,472.70 and 572,079.40 is: 858,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,981.80 : 1,498,472.70 = 572,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,981.80/1,498,472.70 = 572,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,981.80x = 1,498,472.70 × 572,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,981.80x = 857,245,363,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,245,363,132.38/998,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,119.10

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