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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,412.29, 1,452,783.87 and 399,482.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,412.29, 1,452,783.87 and 399,482.37 is: 599,291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,412.29 : 1,452,783.87 = 399,482.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,412.29/1,452,783.87 = 399,482.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,412.29x = 1,452,783.87 × 399,482.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,412.29x = 580,361,543,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,361,543,485.37/968,412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,291.80

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