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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,560.31, 1,449,284.81 and 398,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,560.31, 1,449,284.81 and 398,333.70 is: 597,271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,560.31 : 1,449,284.81 = 398,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,560.31/1,449,284.81 = 398,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,560.31x = 1,449,284.81 × 398,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,560.31x = 577,298,978,729.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,298,978,729.43/966,560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,271.55

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