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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,979.11, 1,462,978.60 and 399,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,979.11, 1,462,978.60 and 399,029.94 is: 598,753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,979.11 : 1,462,978.60 = 399,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,979.11/1,462,978.60 = 399,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,979.11x = 1,462,978.60 × 399,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,979.11x = 583,772,261,981.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,772,261,981.71/974,979.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,753.61

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