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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,787.67, 1,451,856.12 and 398,852.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,787.67, 1,451,856.12 and 398,852.61 is: 598,350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,787.67 : 1,451,856.12 = 398,852.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,787.67/1,451,856.12 = 398,852.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,787.67x = 1,451,856.12 × 398,852.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,787.67x = 579,076,599,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,076,599,231.63/967,787.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,350.87

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