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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,023.06, 1,450,968.71 and 399,092.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,023.06, 1,450,968.71 and 399,092.10 is: 598,198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,023.06 : 1,450,968.71 = 399,092.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,023.06/1,450,968.71 = 399,092.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,023.06x = 1,450,968.71 × 399,092.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,023.06x = 579,070,142,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,070,142,253.35/968,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,198.71

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