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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,463.51, 1,439,200.53 and 398,498.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,463.51, 1,439,200.53 and 398,498.01 is: 597,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,463.51 : 1,439,200.53 = 398,498.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,463.51/1,439,200.53 = 398,498.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,463.51x = 1,439,200.53 × 398,498.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,463.51x = 573,518,547,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,518,547,195.95/959,463.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,749.20

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