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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,244.80, 1,452,021.60 and 337,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,244.80, 1,452,021.60 and 337,179.20 is: 505,648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,244.80 : 1,452,021.60 = 337,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,244.80/1,452,021.60 = 337,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,244.80x = 1,452,021.60 × 337,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,244.80x = 489,591,481,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,591,481,470.72/968,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,648.45

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