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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,950.44, 1,450,434.30 and 398,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,950.44, 1,450,434.30 and 398,196.52 is: 597,298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,950.44 : 1,450,434.30 = 398,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,950.44/1,450,434.30 = 398,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,950.44x = 1,450,434.30 × 398,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,950.44x = 577,557,890,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,557,890,748.64/966,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,298.34

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