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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,256.48, 1,452,391.20 and 337,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,256.48, 1,452,391.20 and 337,168.20 is: 505,754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,256.48 : 1,452,391.20 = 337,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,256.48/1,452,391.20 = 337,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,256.48x = 1,452,391.20 × 337,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,256.48x = 489,700,126,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,700,126,599.84/968,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,754.56

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