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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,333.72, 1,503,347.76 and 328,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002,333.72, 1,503,347.76 and 328,485 is: 492,677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002,333.72 : 1,503,347.76 = 328,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002,333.72/1,503,347.76 = 328,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002,333.72x = 1,503,347.76 × 328,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002,333.72x = 493,827,188,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,827,188,943.60/1,002,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,677.42

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