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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463,309.01, 2,195,002.31 and 398,372.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463,309.01, 2,195,002.31 and 398,372.85 is: 597,569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463,309.01 : 2,195,002.31 = 398,372.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463,309.01/2,195,002.31 = 398,372.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463,309.01x = 2,195,002.31 × 398,372.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463,309.01x = 874,429,323,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,429,323,999.42/1,463,309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,569.84

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