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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,883.97, 1,448,826 and 334,797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,883.97, 1,448,826 and 334,797.76 is: 502,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,883.97 : 1,448,826 = 334,797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,883.97/1,448,826 = 334,797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,883.97x = 1,448,826 × 334,797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,883.97x = 485,063,699,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,063,699,429.76/965,883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,196.66

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