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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,832.88, 1,447,862.36 and 334,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,832.88, 1,447,862.36 and 334,305.04 is: 501,150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,832.88 : 1,447,862.36 = 334,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,832.88/1,447,862.36 = 334,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,832.88x = 1,447,862.36 × 334,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,832.88x = 484,027,684,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,027,684,174.29/965,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,150.56

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