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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,048.89, 1,452,734.91 and 336,962.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,048.89, 1,452,734.91 and 336,962.71 is: 505,674.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,048.89 : 1,452,734.91 = 336,962.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,048.89/1,452,734.91 = 336,962.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,048.89x = 1,452,734.91 × 336,962.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,048.89x = 489,517,492,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,517,492,185.21/968,048.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,674.35

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