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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,971.57, 1,439,099.42 and 398,006.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,971.57, 1,439,099.42 and 398,006.61 is: 597,276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,971.57 : 1,439,099.42 = 398,006.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,971.57/1,439,099.42 = 398,006.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,971.57x = 1,439,099.42 × 398,006.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,971.57x = 572,771,079,617.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,771,079,617.13/958,971.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,276.39

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