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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,512.46, 1,451,443.86 and 398,577.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,512.46, 1,451,443.86 and 398,577.39 is: 597,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,512.46 : 1,451,443.86 = 398,577.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,512.46/1,451,443.86 = 398,577.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,512.46x = 1,451,443.86 × 398,577.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,512.46x = 578,512,707,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,512,707,050.78/967,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,938.25

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