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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,031.58, 1,452,476.93 and 400,099.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,031.58, 1,452,476.93 and 400,099.01 is: 599,706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,031.58 : 1,452,476.93 = 400,099.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,031.58/1,452,476.93 = 400,099.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,031.58x = 1,452,476.93 × 400,099.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,031.58x = 581,134,572,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,134,572,477.96/969,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,706.54

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