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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463,371.34, 2,195,095.89 and 398,435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463,371.34, 2,195,095.89 and 398,435.18 is: 597,663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463,371.34 : 2,195,095.89 = 398,435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463,371.34/2,195,095.89 = 398,435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463,371.34x = 2,195,095.89 × 398,435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463,371.34x = 874,603,426,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,603,426,049.41/1,463,371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,663.36

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