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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,416.26, 1,451,298.87 and 398,486.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,416.26, 1,451,298.87 and 398,486.77 is: 597,802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,416.26 : 1,451,298.87 = 398,486.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,416.26/1,451,298.87 = 398,486.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,416.26x = 1,451,298.87 × 398,486.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,416.26x = 578,323,395,382.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,323,395,382.70/967,416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,802.02

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