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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,408.52, 1,451,287.33 and 398,479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,408.52, 1,451,287.33 and 398,479.10 is: 597,790.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,408.52 : 1,451,287.33 = 398,479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,408.52/1,451,287.33 = 398,479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,408.52x = 1,451,287.33 × 398,479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,408.52x = 578,307,660,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,307,660,847.17/967,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,790.54

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