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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,764.68, 1,453,341.42 and 337,509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,764.68, 1,453,341.42 and 337,509 is: 506,331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,764.68 : 1,453,341.42 = 337,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,764.68/1,453,341.42 = 337,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,764.68x = 1,453,341.42 × 337,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,764.68x = 490,515,809,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,515,809,322.78/968,764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,331.23

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