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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,103.97, 1,447,878.36 and 334,017.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,103.97, 1,447,878.36 and 334,017.79 is: 501,103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,103.97 : 1,447,878.36 = 334,017.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,103.97/1,447,878.36 = 334,017.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,103.97x = 1,447,878.36 × 334,017.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,103.97x = 483,617,129,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,617,129,996.02/965,103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,103.66

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