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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,512.43, 1,451,443.81 and 398,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,512.43, 1,451,443.81 and 398,577.36 is: 597,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,512.43 : 1,451,443.81 = 398,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,512.43/1,451,443.81 = 398,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,512.43x = 1,451,443.81 × 398,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,512.43x = 578,512,645,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,512,645,606.75/967,512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,938.21

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