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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,482.44, 1,452,730.95 and 337,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,482.44, 1,452,730.95 and 337,395.24 is: 506,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,482.44 : 1,452,730.95 = 337,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,482.44/1,452,730.95 = 337,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,482.44x = 1,452,730.95 × 337,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,482.44x = 490,144,507,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,144,507,530.68/968,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,095.40

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