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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,992.50, 1,450,488.75 and 335,906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,992.50, 1,450,488.75 and 335,906.92 is: 503,860.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,992.50 : 1,450,488.75 = 335,906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,992.50/1,450,488.75 = 335,906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,992.50x = 1,450,488.75 × 335,906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,992.50x = 487,229,208,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,229,208,507.15/966,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,860.38

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