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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,548.82, 1,449,267.62 and 398,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,548.82, 1,449,267.62 and 398,322.20 is: 597,254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,548.82 : 1,449,267.62 = 398,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,548.82/1,449,267.62 = 398,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,548.82x = 1,449,267.62 × 398,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,548.82x = 577,275,466,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,275,466,787.16/966,548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,254.33

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