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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,489.09, 1,450,231.11 and 398,290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,489.09, 1,450,231.11 and 398,290.02 is: 597,640.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,489.09 : 1,450,231.11 = 398,290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,489.09/1,450,231.11 = 398,290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,489.09x = 1,450,231.11 × 398,290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,489.09x = 577,612,577,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,612,577,806.52/966,489.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,640.04

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