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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,591.20, 1,450,868.40 and 405,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,591.20, 1,450,868.40 and 405,991.20 is: 608,769.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,591.20 : 1,450,868.40 = 405,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,591.20/1,450,868.40 = 405,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,591.20x = 1,450,868.40 × 405,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,591.20x = 589,039,802,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,039,802,758.08/967,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,769.28

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