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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,328.27, 1,451,959.09 and 399,580.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,328.27, 1,451,959.09 and 399,580.09 is: 599,150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,328.27 : 1,451,959.09 = 399,580.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,328.27/1,451,959.09 = 399,580.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,328.27x = 1,451,959.09 × 399,580.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,328.27x = 580,173,939,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,173,939,229.67/968,328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,150.06

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