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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,015.20, 1,449,022.80 and 334,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,015.20, 1,449,022.80 and 334,719.20 is: 502,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,015.20 : 1,449,022.80 = 334,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,015.20/1,449,022.80 = 334,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,015.20x = 1,449,022.80 × 334,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,015.20x = 485,015,752,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,015,752,397.76/966,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,078.80

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