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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,819.56, 1,453,237.50 and 337,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,819.56, 1,453,237.50 and 337,732.20 is: 506,601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,819.56 : 1,453,237.50 = 337,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,819.56/1,453,237.50 = 337,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,819.56x = 1,453,237.50 × 337,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,819.56x = 490,805,097,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,805,097,997.50/968,819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,601.14

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