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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,328.52, 1,451,959.46 and 399,580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,328.52, 1,451,959.46 and 399,580.34 is: 599,150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,328.52 : 1,451,959.46 = 399,580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,328.52/1,451,959.46 = 399,580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,328.52x = 1,451,959.46 × 399,580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,328.52x = 580,174,452,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,174,452,062.07/968,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,150.43

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