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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,991.59, 1,462,997.39 and 399,042.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,991.59, 1,462,997.39 and 399,042.39 is: 598,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,991.59 : 1,462,997.39 = 399,042.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,991.59/1,462,997.39 = 399,042.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,991.59x = 1,462,997.39 × 399,042.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,991.59x = 583,797,973,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,797,973,074.15/974,991.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,772.32

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