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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,531.20, 1,451,728.80 and 336,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,531.20, 1,451,728.80 and 336,897.60 is: 505,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,531.20 : 1,451,728.80 = 336,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,531.20/1,451,728.80 = 336,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,531.20x = 1,451,728.80 × 336,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,531.20x = 489,083,948,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,083,948,570.88/967,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,496.82

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