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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,516.98, 1,449,219.81 and 398,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,516.98, 1,449,219.81 and 398,290.28 is: 597,206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,516.98 : 1,449,219.81 = 398,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,516.98/1,449,219.81 = 398,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,516.98x = 1,449,219.81 × 398,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,516.98x = 577,210,163,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,210,163,906.45/966,516.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,206.44

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