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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,992.34, 1,462,998.51 and 399,043.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,992.34, 1,462,998.51 and 399,043.14 is: 598,773.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,992.34 : 1,462,998.51 = 399,043.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,992.34/1,462,998.51 = 399,043.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,992.34x = 1,462,998.51 × 399,043.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,992.34x = 583,799,519,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,799,519,245.72/974,992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,773.44

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