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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963,998.40, 1,445,997.60 and 466,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963,998.40, 1,445,997.60 and 466,334.40 is: 699,501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963,998.40 : 1,445,997.60 = 466,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963,998.40/1,445,997.60 = 466,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963,998.40x = 1,445,997.60 × 466,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963,998.40x = 674,318,423,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,318,423,197.44/963,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,501.60

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