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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,718.40, 1,453,085.84 and 337,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,718.40, 1,453,085.84 and 337,631.20 is: 506,449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,718.40 : 1,453,085.84 = 337,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,718.40/1,453,085.84 = 337,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,718.40x = 1,453,085.84 × 337,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,718.40x = 490,607,115,862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,607,115,862.21/968,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,449.67

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