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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,521.22, 1,451,457 and 398,586.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,521.22, 1,451,457 and 398,586.17 is: 597,951.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,521.22 : 1,451,457 = 398,586.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,521.22/1,451,457 = 398,586.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,521.22x = 1,451,457 × 398,586.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,521.22x = 578,530,690,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,530,690,178.33/967,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,951.42

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