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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,655.28, 1,449,997.50 and 335,589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,655.28, 1,449,997.50 and 335,589.14 is: 503,388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,655.28 : 1,449,997.50 = 335,589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,655.28/1,449,997.50 = 335,589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,655.28x = 1,449,997.50 × 335,589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,655.28x = 486,603,414,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,603,414,027.15/966,655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,388.77

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