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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,491.09, 1,450,234.11 and 398,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,491.09, 1,450,234.11 and 398,292.02 is: 597,643.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,491.09 : 1,450,234.11 = 398,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,491.09/1,450,234.11 = 398,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,491.09x = 1,450,234.11 × 398,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,491.09x = 577,616,673,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,616,673,144.80/966,491.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,643.04

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