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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,514.47, 1,451,446.88 and 398,579.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,514.47, 1,451,446.88 and 398,579.42 is: 597,941.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,514.47 : 1,451,446.88 = 398,579.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,514.47/1,451,446.88 = 398,579.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,514.47x = 1,451,446.88 × 398,579.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,514.47x = 578,516,851,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,516,851,304.55/967,514.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,941.29

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