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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,066, 1,498,204.52 and 399,915.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,066, 1,498,204.52 and 399,915.48 is: 599,715.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,066 : 1,498,204.52 = 399,915.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,066/1,498,204.52 = 399,915.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,066x = 1,498,204.52 × 399,915.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,066x = 599,155,179,753.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,155,179,753.97/999,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,715.31

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