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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,814.44, 1,453,229.76 and 337,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,814.44, 1,453,229.76 and 337,727.24 is: 506,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,814.44 : 1,453,229.76 = 337,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,814.44/1,453,229.76 = 337,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,814.44x = 1,453,229.76 × 337,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,814.44x = 490,795,275,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,795,275,930.66/968,814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,593.68

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