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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,990.84, 1,462,996.26 and 399,041.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,990.84, 1,462,996.26 and 399,041.64 is: 598,771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,990.84 : 1,462,996.26 = 399,041.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,990.84/1,462,996.26 = 399,041.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,990.84x = 1,462,996.26 × 399,041.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,990.84x = 583,796,426,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,796,426,904.27/974,990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,771.19

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