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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,551.82, 1,449,272.12 and 398,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,551.82, 1,449,272.12 and 398,325.20 is: 597,258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,551.82 : 1,449,272.12 = 398,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,551.82/1,449,272.12 = 398,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,551.82x = 1,449,272.12 × 398,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,551.82x = 577,281,607,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,281,607,053.42/966,551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,258.83

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