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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,229.40, 1,449,870.87 and 399,024.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,229.40, 1,449,870.87 and 399,024.93 is: 598,135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,229.40 : 1,449,870.87 = 399,024.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,229.40/1,449,870.87 = 399,024.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,229.40x = 1,449,870.87 × 399,024.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,229.40x = 578,534,622,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,534,622,410.79/967,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,135.89

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