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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,187.50, 1,452,288.45 and 337,100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,187.50, 1,452,288.45 and 337,100.30 is: 505,652.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,187.50 : 1,452,288.45 = 337,100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,187.50/1,452,288.45 = 337,100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,187.50x = 1,452,288.45 × 337,100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,187.50x = 489,566,872,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,566,872,181.54/968,187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,652.96

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